April Goals
The 4th month of 2015 is already upon us and it is just speeding by at record speed. We have already packed in so much this year and we have another busy month ahead of us. Before outlining my April goals, here is a look at how March shaped up.
1. Trip alone with Keith
We had so much fun on our trip to California and I knew it would be a March highlight.
2. Take dinner to one family
We can mark this off this list too. I really love dropping off a dinner for another busy mom or a family that just might have their plate a little full. It is such an easy thing to do and means so much. I made pot roast in the crock pot so it didn’t even take time away from our family dinner. I made a quick batch of cornbread and made a quick delivery.
3. Plan something fun that does NOT include a baseball game for Spring Break
This was somewhat successful. Carly & I visited the Fort Worth Zoo and Keith & Dillon enjoyed a day fishing at the river.
4. Read a good book and get back on track with daily devotionals.
I did read the Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty and loved it. It was the perfect combo of love story/suspense to keep me interested. I still have not gotten into a good rhythm with daily devotionals and my heart is feeling it.
5. Workout at least 4 days each week.
Well, I started off the month fairly strong and then I skipped the entire week of spring break! The entire week y’all. I would like to say I was at least active enough to make up for it but that would not be the whole truth.
6. Resume my “night off”.
Big fail here too. I really, really need these 2 hours one night a week and there is just not much space to plug it in right now. The kids have activities every night but Friday and in order to be productive I really need to get away from the house.
So now it’s April and time to refocus once again. Don’t you just love the beginning of a new month? It’s like the slate is wiped clean and I have the chance to start fresh.
1. Taxes
As much as I do not want to this is a number one priority for obvious reasons.
2. Bless Others
I’m praying God will put just the right family in my path and I can deliver a dinner to ease a burden. We are also planning to bake something for new neighbors on our street and later this month it is Girl Scout Troop Leader day so we will find something kind to do for our troop leader.
3. Read a book and log daily devotional
I have two books on my list this month; The Girl on the Train and Nobody’s Cuter Than You. I also think finding a devotional which is a little more structured in addition to my daily Jesus calling might help me so I’m looking for suggestions. What are your favorites?
4. Date night
Last month our trip away took the place of date nights but this is really something I want to continue. Finding the right day to plug this in is a little tricky but I do believe we can figure it out even if we have the date at home after the kids go to sleep.
5. Spring Cleaning
I sadly love this. It’s definitely time to do a reorganization/purge of Dillon and Carly Jo’s rooms and I’m hoping this happens in April. I also would like to see the pantry completely emptied, cleaned and reorganized as I truly think it’s been years.
6. Fitness Challenge
I am participating in a 30 day fitness challenge thru my gym and I’m looking forward to refocusing on eating the right food for my body. I truly can tell a difference in how I feel when I am eating for fuel instead of eating for pleasure and I’ve been slowly going back to my old habits this past year. You can follow along with my Fit for a Queen posts here.
7. Resume my night “off”
For real…I need to find a space for this. Having a 2 hour span of guilt free time away from the house is a huge thing for me. I am much more focused and free to be present with my family every day if I know I have this time set aside to take care of things I just can’t focus on at home. Finding a time slot right now is the tricky part and as much as I would like it to be the same day every week, that is probably not practical right now.
Monthly Goals
