Resolutions

Here it is Jan 4th I mean 3rd (I’ve lost track of the new year already) and I’m still working on resolutions.  I love to make resolutions.  In fact, I make them several times a year, I like them so much.  There’s a hopeful optimism in resolving that from now on I’m going to be a better me, that I’m going to strive to be one step closer to the person I want to be.  Some are shallow, some are less shallow, but they’re all a true picture of where I am today.

Which brings me to:

1. Remember that it is in fact 2013 and stop writing 2012 everywhere.
2. Confession once a month, need it or no.  (Who am I kidding?  I definitely need it.)
3. Stop writing an “e” in the wrong place in governemnt.  I do it every single time.
4. Turn off my electronics between breakfast and the the time school is over, which means
5. Getting my blog posts done in the morning or at night
6. Pray more with my friends.  I’ve done 2 novenas in the last few months over the phone with friends.  It’s been an amazing experience.  I need to pray with them more often.  It just makes me happy.
7. Read classic literature real books.  (Who am I kidding?  I don’t have the brain cells for Last of the Mohicans.  Have you read it?  It’s hard.)
8. Eat one meal a day that is raw, organic, and vegan.  (I need the veggies)
9. Stop worrying about being skinny and get my body strong.  I’ve been there before, and miss the feeling.
10. Start filtering our water, because the crud in the tap water is not good for me or anyone else in the house
11. After looking at myself in my sweat pants and baggy t-shirt at bedtime last night, I’m going pajama shopping.  My husband would like to have a wife who looks less old maid and a bit more French maid.
12. Homemade meals for every meal except for 1 each week.  It’s pretty convenient to do frozen pizza, but with a little planning dinner can be in the crockpot and a lot healthier for us.
13. I’m going one month of no ponytails except for exercise.  It’s my lazy go-to easy ‘do, and I’ve gotten stuck in the rut of it. I’m not liking being the frumpy mom.  I like the way I feel when it’s fixed and pretty.  Hair is a big deal in Texas.  30 days of no pony tails starts tomorrow.  Who’s with me?

There you go.  My beginning list for 2012  (darn it) 2013.

I’ll have a No ponytails for 30 days button you can grab tomorrow if you want to join me.C’mon, what’s stopping you?