I could go back through my posts and read what I've posted so as to not re-peat or re-post, but I'm not going to do that either. That would take too much time and honestly, I'm lazy and don't want to do that - I'd rather ramble on and hope to not repeat myself....but if I do, I apologize.
So what all has happened this year? Well, I'm glad you asked. Let me recap for you....Lori had a trip to the ER due to a severe migraine. Thankfully she was ok. It stinks though because even right now she's laying (lying...whichever) on the couch right now fighting another really bad headache. I hate it when she's sick because there's nothing I can do...
Cadence had tubes put in her ears in late January. They have worked wonders. I was a nervous wreck because of having to put her to sleep (I really hate that saying because it makes me think of putting an animal down) but she did just fine.
We had the house repainted, windows tinted on the front of the house, the last bedroom painted, and I've floored in a little more of the attic. We also have the garden going (and growing) again. Just hope we can keep it watered and help it survive the intense dryness and heat we are going to have this summer.
Preston's been playing soccer. He started off really enjoying it and "just playing" but lately he seems to be "thinking" about what to do so much that it's becoming more difficult for him. I keep telling him to just enjoy himself and that's all that matters.
Lori had a REAL birthday this year. Being a leap year baby, she tries to celebrate EVERY day, which I'd like to think I do a pretty good job of treating her like it's her birthday most everyday....but this year she actually HAD a birthday. She spent the day in SC with her mom so the kids and I did our best to get the house ready for her and surprise her....thankfully I was able to get some stuff done because we had to go pick up Preston's soccer gear and Lori ended up beating us home....
Cadence is still Cadence. She's a mess....geesh. Her personality is really coming through. She still won't go potty on the big-girl potty....and she still has that nasty "bah-bah" (aka pacifier) but when she turns 3, she's going to do both!
I took Lori to see George Straight and Martina McBride for her birthday. She enjoyed it. I enjoyed people watching. That concert was a little out of my style, but we had fun being together. We're going to see Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney in June - that one is a little more my taste when it comes to country music.
Let's see....what else? We went to a Hawks (basketball) game with some friends. It was actually our first NBA game we've attended...and we had fun! Preston even had his first sleepover after that game - he stayed with his buddy, Tristan.
Oh yeah....we even had to take Rascal to the Pet ER. That was a frustrating night. He was holding his neck all sideways and stuff again and acting like he was in a lot of pain. Not 5 minutes after I got him in the car and we got down the road did he act like all was well again. Ugh...thankfully (if you want to say that), the vet was able to see that he was a little sore - he started acting funny again today with the same symptoms so I was able to get a video of him for proof this time!!!
I actually had a lot on my mind before sitting down to type this up but it all left me as soon as the computer turned on. Oh well. At least I'm making an attempt.
Now on to my reality check....
As I've mentioned many times in the past, this blog is intended to keep me honest and on track - and in my quest to continue being as transparent as I can - it's time to do a gut-check on my Top 12 list for the year....
- Read one book per month (minimum) - well, this one started off with a bang then fizzled quickly. I have purchased quite a few but have slacked off drastically. Ugh....
- Update blog once/month (minimum) - yeah, I pretty much covered this one in the first few sentences.
- Daily Bible reading - falling off badly on this one, too - someone please keep me accountable....
- Be down to 175lbs by Mar 31 - down to 189 so I missed the mark big time on this one - 195 on 1.1, and 192 on 1.23 so still going in the right direction
- Start - AND FINISH - P90X - have not started yet - new goal, start on May 14
- Begin a daily devotion with my family - have not started this yet either :-(
- Have a date night at a minimum of once/month (with my wife of course) - no date night per se but see #12
- Write (and mail) one hand written letter to a friend once/month (minimum) - nope
- Cut out soft drinks - completely - been doing really good with this one - have only had them when on long trips...and once in a while at certain restaurants....but less than one/week and that is HUGE!!!
- Get - AND STAY - organized - definitely moving in the right direction here
- Do something nice and unexpected for someone once/month (minimum) - in progress
- Go somewhere new / do something new once/month (minimum) - still doing good with this one, too
Ok, so I have A LOT of work to do on this....anyone care to keep me accountable?
If you're up for it and want to share a few of yours and how you're holding up, let me know! Also, if I can help hold you accountable, let me know - I'd be honored to help!
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