2010 is here!

2010 is here and where have I been? My postings have been almost non-existent. I have been so busy working full-time for Macy*s that very little else has been done. Glen did almost all of the grocery shopping, cooking, homeschooling, cleaning, and decorating this year. He is an amazing husband! Often, I felt he made a better stay-at-home mom than I do! Then, surprise of surprises, I get New Year's Eve and Day off! I was so excited! Then, my body chose to have the stomach flu. I haven't left the house since December 30th until today when I needed to go to the grocery store for bread to make the kids sandwiches. Glen caught my bug Saturday night and still got up to preach on Sunday morning! AMAZING! So now, that ya'll are caught up, I thought I share some of my 2010 plans with you.

In January 2006, I was very sick as well and started working out at Curves and watching what I eat. I lost 40 pounds that year! Well, I have fallen away from those good habits and will start again; I've actually gained 25 of those pounds back. Getting sick this week made me realize that I had fallen into my old eating habits and need to start drinking my water again and eating right. So yes, physical diet and exercise are part of my new plans for 2010.

I also desire to spend more time in the Word of God. Directly in the Word - not reading books that explain it but the actual text - another habit I fall into. My spiritual diet and exercise needs work too!

I want to play more with my children. I have found myself saying "I can't play now because I have to ___________" This playtime is vital for L with her Reactive Attachment Disorder. I've wondered why we fight so much and have come to conclusion it's because I don't play with her as much as I did when she first came to us.

I want to be a better wife for Glen. I want him to come home to a happy wife, not the screaming crazy woman who is there most of the time. I want to be completely supportive of all his endeavors - not just put the smile on and say okay when my heart is screaming "ARE YOU CRAZY?"

I want to stay in better contact with family and friends far away. With my brother and best childhood friend passing away this year, I really struggled with how I let my everyday life interfere with connecting with those who have been a big part of my life. One of my biggest regrets is that I can't tell you the last time I talked to my brother before he died. I can with Monica because she called me on my birthday and left a message; I still haven't erased it.

And finally, I want to blog more and Facebook less. Writing these things out have been a great help to me. I don't know how you feel about my postings, but it has been extremely helpful for me. And so, to my small following of readers, thank you for your support and attention to my wanderings and "talk" with you soon!