The non-resolutions
I've decided that this year there are some things that will not make my list of New Year's Resolutions. They are the following:
1. I will quit worrying so much.
I know this is a waste of space on my list of resolutions because I could probably name 10 things that I'm worrying about right now. When/If I quit worrying about those, they will be replace by something else. It is in my nature to worry. There's no sense in saying that I won't.
2. I will be happy with the life I have.
As much as this sounds like what we should all be aiming for, I want to make my life better. There are numerous goals and dreams that I have so I can't be completely satisfied and happy with the life I have. Yes, I will promise to be thankful for what I have and enjoy it, but I will be reaching to make my life even better for me and my family.
3. I will keep a clean house.
Who are we kidding?! I thought about writing this on the list of resolutions and then I realized that I have a two month old, will be going to school, working full time and frankly, I'm not the best housekeeper to begin with. I'll be happy to keep up with the laundry and clean when I can. It won't be a pit, but I'm not promising spick and span.
There are the non-resolutions. Now, here goes the real list.
1. Lose my baby weight by March 31
To be accomplished with the support of my husband, as we're both committing to WW points. I'm also setting a goal to work out 4 times/week and start walking 3 days a week during my lunch hour (to reduce stress and get some exercise.)
2. To communicate my expectations more clearly.
Because it is in my female nature, I sometimes assume that my husband would just know what I want. This means that I don't always tell him what I want or expect. Additionally, I need to remember that I deserve what I want out of life so I should feel comfortable communicating my expectations. Sorry dear - this will be an improvement, but not a free ride for you. I won't be telling you exactly how to send the flowers at Valentine's or when and where to whisk me away for a weekend. You have to do somethings yourself, or they don't mean as much!
3. Develop a housekeeping/household task schedule. (and stick to it)
Although I'm not promising a clean house, as I mentioned above, I would like to develop a regular schedule of tasks so that they aren't so overwhelming when I do decide to do them. I think one of the reasons I hate ironing is because there is always so much of it.
4. Set aside time for our marriage.
With a new baby in the picture, I want to ensure we set aside time at least once a month just for us.
5. Enjoy my beautiful baby boy!
As I've already learned, time will pass very quickly. I resolve to take time to just play or read with him daily - bath time will not count, nor will him being on the floor in the same room that I am folding laundry or paying bills in.
Here's to 2007!!
1. I will quit worrying so much.
I know this is a waste of space on my list of resolutions because I could probably name 10 things that I'm worrying about right now. When/If I quit worrying about those, they will be replace by something else. It is in my nature to worry. There's no sense in saying that I won't.
2. I will be happy with the life I have.
As much as this sounds like what we should all be aiming for, I want to make my life better. There are numerous goals and dreams that I have so I can't be completely satisfied and happy with the life I have. Yes, I will promise to be thankful for what I have and enjoy it, but I will be reaching to make my life even better for me and my family.
3. I will keep a clean house.
Who are we kidding?! I thought about writing this on the list of resolutions and then I realized that I have a two month old, will be going to school, working full time and frankly, I'm not the best housekeeper to begin with. I'll be happy to keep up with the laundry and clean when I can. It won't be a pit, but I'm not promising spick and span.
There are the non-resolutions. Now, here goes the real list.
1. Lose my baby weight by March 31
To be accomplished with the support of my husband, as we're both committing to WW points. I'm also setting a goal to work out 4 times/week and start walking 3 days a week during my lunch hour (to reduce stress and get some exercise.)
2. To communicate my expectations more clearly.
Because it is in my female nature, I sometimes assume that my husband would just know what I want. This means that I don't always tell him what I want or expect. Additionally, I need to remember that I deserve what I want out of life so I should feel comfortable communicating my expectations. Sorry dear - this will be an improvement, but not a free ride for you. I won't be telling you exactly how to send the flowers at Valentine's or when and where to whisk me away for a weekend. You have to do somethings yourself, or they don't mean as much!
3. Develop a housekeeping/household task schedule. (and stick to it)
Although I'm not promising a clean house, as I mentioned above, I would like to develop a regular schedule of tasks so that they aren't so overwhelming when I do decide to do them. I think one of the reasons I hate ironing is because there is always so much of it.
4. Set aside time for our marriage.
With a new baby in the picture, I want to ensure we set aside time at least once a month just for us.
5. Enjoy my beautiful baby boy!
As I've already learned, time will pass very quickly. I resolve to take time to just play or read with him daily - bath time will not count, nor will him being on the floor in the same room that I am folding laundry or paying bills in.
Here's to 2007!!
posted by MJ at
3:23 PM
1 Comments:
i love your post. why do women have to worry so darn much? those who don't just drown their worries with alcohol or a cloud of smoke. that leaves us "good girls" with even more to worry about...:) LOL. hope you have an amazing new year. it will be a great year for you, i just know it!
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