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Looking ahead...

2012 will bring some major changes in our lives. We'll be moving in 6 months--YIPPEE! and who knows what that will mean for me in terms of work, our lifestyle, etc. Chris is a HUGE goal setter, me not so much, but I'll try once again. 2012 is going to be a great year. I feel as though my last 4 years have focused entirely on my children, so this year is going to be different. It is going to be about me. That sounds a bit selfish, but I've finally got the message that I am a better Mom to our girls when I put myself first sometimes. Here it goes. Drumroll please....
1. Finish my Autism Specialist certification.
2. Build my invitation business.
3. Maintain a healthy lifestyle for 5 months!!
4. Eat out less than 1 time per week.
5. Reduce my online shopping to less than 1 purchase per month (this one will be hard especially if we stay overseas because I love getting packages :)
6. Get totally out of debt--no car payment, student loans, credit cards, etc.
7. Finish Claire and Mya's 1st year scrapbooks.
8. Take at least 2 major trips as a family.
9. Continue to finesse my photography skills.
10. Take time for me minus the guilt.


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Jessica said…
11. Make time for my favorite sister, Jessica.
12. Help with my new nephew, especially during the night shift!
December 31, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Kara said…
I'll help via phone calls. This living overseas thing will definitely be a perk :) Let's hope the little bugger is a party animal!
January 1, 2012 at 6:44 PM
Anonymous said…
13. Move closer to your family.

L
January 2, 2012 at 12:23 AM
Kara said…
Ooo. You are all so helpful. Just get rid of the wallpaper border and get O's room painted, Lisa. You have until June 20th. :)
January 2, 2012 at 9:31 AM
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