Tuesday, January 24, 2012

New Year, New Year's Resolutions, New Shoes

Its almost February and I haven't posted about our New Year's Resolutions. 

We enjoy setting goals and we have been doing great so far! 

Otis' goal is to sleep through the night.   That's all we are going to get him to work on :)  He has finally regulated his BMs and that is wonderful gift to all of us!  He just out grew his issues, like Mylo did :)

Milli's goals are to sit nicely while eating, learn to ride a bike (weather permitting) and go to Primary by herself.  She has achieved the last goal.  She has been doing so well, she even volunteered to say the prayer!!!  WOOHOOO MIlli!!!

Mylo's goals are to be more kind (by not pushing), try to sleep longer (he is our early bird!), learn to ride a bike (he has a hard time.  I think he is scared to fall), learn to do an "S" curve on a snow/skate board, say prayers in the morning.

Leah's goals are to control her reactions, nail down her "S" curve and listen to at least one talk during sacrament (baby steps :))

Dave's goals are to leave Skullcandy work at work, attend the temple at least once every quarter and decrease in weight by 10%

My goals are to control my yelling (yes, I yell at my kids sometimes and I dont' like it.  I am not perfect!), pray more fervently and decrease in weight by 10%

Family goals are to be better listeners, take naps after sleepovers (they are horrible after sleepovers!) and read our scriptures daily.  We have been doing SO good with these!  We have loved to 'check in' on each other weekly.  

To achieve one of my goals Dave got me a pair of Vibram Five Finger Shoes...

I have really like them!  I have only ran with them twice, but have been working out with them all the time.  I am looking forward to running with them as that was my biggest reason for wanting them.  I had some soreness after the first couple of workouts/runs but I feel that they are strenghtheing my muscles, slow but sure! 

I am looking forward to this year and the good it will bring to all of us.  Though some times things might be hard, they will always be worth it!