2013 got derailed in a couple of ways, namely my new and markedly more intense job and Mom’s death. Between these two things, I’m impressed to have just survived the year, yet, when I look back on my 2013 resolutions, I didn’t do so badly. When adjusted for the handicaps of 2013, I will consider it a win.
So what does 2014 have in store for me? Good things, I hope.
Family
I recently read The Five Love Languages of Children and took some time to chat with the kids about how/when they feel best loved by us. Quality time was the clear marker. They love reading, cooking and crafting together and going on outings and trips. With that and other things in mind:
- make a concerted effort to do things with the kids – big and small
- continue the tradition of Sunday night dinners with my dad, sister and grandma
- get back in the habit of taking photos, even if it’s just with our phones
- have date nights at least monthly with Matt
- continue to encourage personal responsibility through chores and schoolwork
Personal
Since Mom passed away, I’ve put on about 5 lbs that add to some other slippage that had already occurred. Beyond losing a few pounds and getting my running back on track, I’d like to finish another triathlon. There’s a few other small areas I’d like to work on too:
- the health and fitness stuff
- finish another triathlon
- run my 1/2 marathon in April in 2:15 or less
- keep reading great books, 52 for the year
- buy myself a few new clothes now and again – and not just workout clothes as I’d prefer
- blog at least twice a week, including some of our family’s favorite new recipes
At Work
- plan my week before it starts
- finish the dang website before the end of January
- meet my direct mail and press release goals
At Home
- continue our excellent track record of at-home cooking for dinner
- fill the freezer with extras so we don’t eat out for lunch (on weekends) as much
- complete our move and organize the new house