2010

As we start another new year, I have been setting goals that I want to accomplish and/or work on.

My relationship with God...I have not been as faithful in my time with Him as I need to be. I have found that I make excuses not to read His word. My prayer life is okay but could be stronger. I have slipped into the complacency that so easily hits when things are going well.

My relationship with DH....Finding ways to be encouraging and a blessing to him daily

Our finances....We, for the first time ever have written up a budget. There is a good chance that as of August he could be unemployed so we want to clear up any odd ball debts and save

In that line. I have started making all my own cleaners for the house, even laundry soap (we are trying that for the first time.) I am working on not paying full price for anything.

For homeschooling, to keep on schedule and to work on teaching the children to be more independent with their work. Currently I spend about 5 hours a day because I have to juggle their one on one, and my oldest (10 this month) needs to realize that he can do work on his own.

For myself. After my father died a couple of years ago, I put on weight...my comfort came in the form of food (I reflect now and that is when my relationship with God started to become stagnant) I have gained about 30 unwanted pounds.

I also want to read more. I am striving to read the bible this year (something I have never been able to stick with) as well as a variety of books that are sitting unread on books shelves.

On top of this, I want to be a blessing to my mother. I want to arrange more time with her to help her around the house, or just go out to coffee. She is such a treasure and I am so grateful for her, and all she has taught me throughout the years.

I pray God will be with me as I go on day by day and continually remind me of what is truly important...Him, my husband and my family, for that is all that truly matters.