Resolute.

In honour of having just registered for my first half marathon (13.1 miles), and it being so close to the New Year, I'm here to write up some goals of mine for the new year.


In no particular order:


1. Running a half marathon.
I started running last summer for the first time since middle school (track: hurdles, 100m dash, high jump) or whatever conditioning we would do in soccer, but that was all short distance stuff. A girl at the bootcamp I was going to needed another team member for a 12 girl relay team that was going to run 185 miles in just over a day. Crazy, right? I figured it would be a good way to make some possible friends since I don't get out much as a mom, and I was right.
The race was grueling and I don't think I had conditioned for it as much as I should have, but I've done 4 or 5 more races since, but all 10K and under, so this year, I'm kicking it up a notch. I'm registered for the Snake River Half Marathon on March 5th. 


2. Time Management.
Like my sister-in-law, Joanna, and probably most mothers, this is something I struggle with. I spend a lot of time online, and need to take a look at my priorities. Somewhat along these lines, I'm also determined to try and keep my house cleaner this year (and build good habits that last) and stay on top of chores instead of letting them pile up during the day, or week, or whatever.


3. Eating healthier.
I graze a lot during the day, and while I'm certainly not overweight, I would sure like to lose those extra few pounds around my middle. Also, drinking more water.


4. Exercising regularly. 
I stopped going to bootcamp due to cost and that it didn't fit into my schedule very well, and need to start doing my own workouts at home. 


5. Finishing projects.
I have a horrible habit of starting these wonderful projects, but then getting bored halfway through and quitting. Or sometimes I just really don't have time for them. On the projects list: my dollhouse, my quilt, a painting I did for Phil, and my children's book.


6. Being a more patient/interactive mom.
Some days when I'm tired or the kids are driving me crazy, it's so easy to just pop in a movie and let them entertain themselves for a little bit. Which is fine some of the time, I think, but I'd like to work harder at doing stuff with my kids. And being patient. I have a bad temper, which only gets worse if i don't sleep enough. I'm going to work (and pray about) not using my "bad mommy voice" Not that I scream at my kids, but it's not the gentle, loving way I should be talking to them.


7. Reading my Bible/Praying more.
My walk with the Lord is pretty sad right now. I am a Christian, but apart from going to church/meeting on Sundays, there isn't much evidence of it. 


This list is getting pretty lofty, and it seems unlikely that I'll be able to fully accomplish everything on it, but there it is. I'm going to try. And I'm going to go off right now and work on some chores before Phil gets home (#2!) and then start making decorations for Oliver's birthday party and planning his cake.