I would LOVE to be able to report the nitty gritty details of last year's goals.  Unfortunately, I stopped keeping track of much about mid year.  I've decided that I don't want to track the "tedious" any longer....like ounces of water and exercise days for example.  Do I really want to waste my time writing down every ounce of water I drink per day?  Uh, No.  I'm just not in the mood to enter numbers into spreadsheets for the sole purpose of saying, "hey, look at all the water I drank last year!"  No, I'm done with that.

I mentioned last year that every year has a "theme".  Usually it's a theme that I haven't chosen but it has a theme nonetheless.  I've been considering what this year's theme was and I think it was "Change".  Changes in locations, changes in belief systems, changes in priorities, changes in finances...etc.  Things that seemed soooo important even a year ago seem ridiculously unimportant to me now.  I'm the mother and teacher to four small kids.  I'm the wife of an amazing man.  I've asked myself lately if I am doing those jobs to the best of my ability...and I'm afraid the answer is "no".  How on earth can I expect God to give me further responsibility (or success) when I'm not doing my best where He's placed me already?  This question greatly influenced the list you'll find below.

Some of the goals I'm setting for myself can't really be tracked in a tangible way.  That frustrates this "list keeper" like you would not believe.  At the same time, I need mostly goals that will remind me of what's really important and a few that can be "tracked".  So,  it's time for that "list" now:

2008 Goals

Time for God!

• Keep daily time with God a priority!
• Continue to journal my prayers.
• Memorize scripture.
• Read through the entire Bible again (in chronological order this time).
• Complete at least two in-depth Bible Studies.

Time for Husband!

• Plan a date night every other week!
• If possible, plan a weekend trip for two....no kids!
• Make him feel special...because he is.

Time for Kids!

• Make learning FUN!
• Get connected with other homeschool families.
• Games, field trips, just PLAY!
• Patience...patience...oh, um, did I mention PATIENCE!!

Time for Me!

• No more dieting.
• Read 12 titles.
• Write for fun - get back to why I like doing it.
• Digital scrapbooking...stop procrastinating and being perfectionistic...just do it!

Time for Others!

• Send out photos to the family more regularly.
• Hang out with the gals at GC.
• Will add to this once we get settled in Colorado ;)