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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.


Comments

Jessica said…
11. Make time for my favorite sister, Jessica.
12. Help with my new nephew, especially during the night shift!
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!
Anonymous said…
13. Move closer to your family.

L
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. :)

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