So it's 2013 and like many others, I've made some resolutions. I've never really attempted resolutions in the past. Other than the same one everyone makes, lose weight, save money etc. For some reason, maybe I'm getting older & wiser, I've decided to make goals for myself that I can actually keep. Small enough to stick to & hopefully they become habits that make my life a little better.
My first resolution may seem silly or unimportant to some, but I know it's something that I need to do. I'm setting out to make a weekly dinner menu for my family & shop accordingly. I know, silly & almost a no-brainer. What I've noticed over the last few years, is that I enjoy cooking!! Had you told me that 10 years ago, I would have laughed at you for hours. But since my son was born in 2008, I've realized how important family time is and that popcorn is not a meal! I also have an amazing husband, who's love language is Acts of Service, making dinner and having a plan for it, is another way I can express my love to him. With that being said, it's day 3 of the new year, I have planned & cooked dinner twice. So far, so good! The reality of this resolution is the planning ahead aspect, that is not in my DNA. I've realized over the last few weeks, that stopping at the store on the way home from work, adds a lot more time than I would like to my evening. My other fear with this is falling into the "Monday is spaghetti night". I grew up that way, and it was fine, but I get bored easily now. I need food to be exciting in order for it to be enjoyable
This brings me to my second resolution, organizing my life!!!! My husband is very organized, so I like to think that my chaotic approach is a good balance, but who am I kidding. I've realized I have a problem with letting go of items. I'm a cluttered pack rat! It's so bad that it's beginning to bother me, or my husband is beginning to rub off on me. It has become more clear in the last year or so, by watching my 4 year old. My son was upset with me for putting his shoes in the wrong cubby in his closet, I apparently put his school shoes where his church shoes go. He definitely takes after his father there!
I'm thinking if I just take a few extra minutes & put things where they belong rather than "I'll do it later, before I go to bed". Which never actually happens because once the boy is in bed, I sloth on the couch, watch the news, & drag myself to bed half asleep.
My final resolution for the year is creating & sticking to a budget!!! I know what everyone is thinking "how do you not have a budget?". We have a certain amount of every check automatically transferred to savings. We spend here & there, but never anything extravagant. Occasionally we over spend & transfer the savings back to checking. It's just that now, the savings isn't growing how it should. My thought is that with my first goal being cooking regularly, we will have leftovers to take for lunch the next day. That will save quite a bit of money from my husband & I eating out for lunch every work day. That $8 Chick-fil-a meal adds up quicker than you'd think. The only question is: Is Mr willing to live on a weekly allowance? I think if I present it to him, and suggest we try it for a month to see how it goes then, it might be an easier transition.
Well, I'm trying a few new recipes this week & I will be reviewing them. Hopefully, they will be as delicious & simple as they recipe says.
Krissy
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