Today is day-1 of being a full-time mom. I had all these grandiose ideas of what I wanted to accomplish today as I began this new endeavor but I sit here completely exhausted at 8:30pm. If I didn't have so many more things to get done, I'd crawl into bed with my baby boy and fall asleep but I made a commitment to myself that I would begin my Active Mother's blog. I will commit to writing every day even if it is a short blurb or reference to something I believe in or support.
Today I wanted to create a list of my goals, projects, and personal growth initiatives and complete a few tasks. I only accomplished a few of the tasks I had in mind but I'm hoping tomorrow will bring a new day with a new start and new initiative. I'm hoping I will feel rested and have much more energy and motivation but I will begin with my general outline tonight.
Goal 1: Lose 20 freakin' pounds. Where the hell did this weight come from!? I did something really stupid thinking I was being really brilliant and ended up bloating up like a beached whale. I'll explain more later but I gained 8 pounds in two weeks and probably another 8 just watching the 8 I gained.
Goal 2: Start running again. I want to begin building my base again and hold back for awhile until I rebuild my strength. I always end up coming out way too hard and get injured and set-back only to come back hard again and suffering another injury. So, this time I'm starting out slowly. 15 - 15 - 15 for two weeks then 15 - 15- 20 for two weeks and I'll progress from there. My long-term goal is to run a marathon with my girlfriend Patty in 2013.
Goal 3: Learn a new craft. I have always wanted to learn how to quilt and I am starting a class tomorrow morning at my church called Crafting Connections where I will learn how to quilt. I am so excited!
I have many more goals, but I'm trying to be realistic. Next is my list of projects.
Project 1: Complete scrapbooks for each of my three children. I have started scrapbooks for each of them but always find other priorities so I will now create a timeline and complete each of them.
Project 2: Organize the garage. I love running, cycling, snowshoeing, hiking, fishing, and camping and unfortunately my gear is everywhere so I want to organize everything by activity so I don't have go buy duplicate things every time I can't find what I'm looking for.
Project 3: Create a blog. I want to be a resource to other women, moms, and working moms and provide helpful tips and information. More to come on this project.
Note - these are very personal initiatives I am publishing because I feel if I publish them I have to hold myself accountable.
Personal Growth Initiative 1: Heal from past wounds. More to come...
Personal Growth Initiative 2: Heal broken relationships. More to come...
Personal Growth Initiative 3: Learn to love in a healthy way. More to come...
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