12 in 2012

Several people have posted 12 goals/items etc they want to accomplish this year. I'm a list person so this is perfect for me. I actually started this post a couple of weeks ago. Maybe I should put "do not procrastinate" on my list! ha!

Here's my 12 in 12...in no particular order.

1. Be content with what I have.

I often say to my children (all 70 of 'em) "you get what you get....", but rarely do I actually apply this rule to myself. Of course, I'd love to have a brand new car, a un-ending wardrobe, an iPad and slews of other items. The reality is: I don't have those things and it is OK. At least I have a car, clothes and luxury items.  I'm going to try really hard to just be happy and thankful with what I do have, instead of wishing for things I don't.

2. Lose the baby weight in a healthy manner.

My brother and SIL jumped on the fitness/health bandwagon a year or so ago and completely changed their life style (eating/drinking/working out) in a positive way. As soon as I announced I was pregnant, I'm pretty sure my brother started counting down the days til he could train me. I know I need to be healthy for Jackson and I want to look my best for not only myself but B too.  Of course, it would be great if there was a magic pill to lose the weight, but I'm afraid it will just boil down to good ole fashion hard work. I'm sure B and my brother are chomping at the bit to see me actually work out. Punks!

3. Have some me time

Pretty sure once the new guy comes, this goal will be a cherished commodity. However, I know I'll still  have to carve out some alone time here and there in order to keep my sanity.

4. Keep a day planner.

I'm awful about this. I write down dates on stickies or sometimes put 'em in my phone, but rarely do I actually put them in a planner. I think it will really help the Fishbowl to run smoothly if I have every date, activity, doctor appts, birthdays, trainings etc all in one place.

5. Eat more meals at home.

It's so easy to pick something up or settle for a bowl of cereal.  I'm determined (once we actually live in the same zip code again!) to eat more meals at the house. It's really silly not too, especially since I want to eat healthier.
I hope we can have dinners with our parents too at least once a week.


6. Participate in "different" activities!

My mom is on a bowling team at work. They're the "Sweet Rolls"!! How fun is that! Anyways, I'd love to do something fun and different....maybe ballroom dancing or something. Who knows.

7. Purge.

We've been married almost 4 years and I swear we have more crap than Carter has liver pills. I've been purging so I don't have to move a bunch a crap we don't want, and it's making me feel so much better.

8. Organize.

We also have a ton of papers. I try to register for online stuff, but we still get way more mail than I want. I'd love to utilize a mail organizational system and hopefully stick with it.

9. Date my husband.

We've been apart now for 6 months. I cherish the time we do spend together though a heck of a lot. We've been discussing that even once Jack is born, we are still going to find time to go on dates. I am already looking forward to this!

10. Spend less time on Facebook.

It's way to much of my life right now. It's to easy to pop on my phone and check status updates. Not sure why I care so much about people I haven't seen since highschool anyways!!

11. Go to church.

I went to mass 3 weeks in a row and the church didn't fall down! I really need to make an effort to get up and ready every Sunday.


12.  Volunteer more.

I recently volunteered at Second Harvest and LOVED every minute. I have been given so much and really want to give at least a little back.



What are your goals for 2012?