It's been awhile.

Updates.... So far so good one most of the resolutions for 2009...I think...I can't remember all of them...bonus to not remembering them is that I won't be disappointed if I don't accomplish the goals I set out to...

We are in renovation-land here. I would say reno-hell but I'm too excited that things are getting done. We installed a new floor in the bathroom (by we I mean me). We installed new countertops in the kitchen and rearranged cupboards. We reinstalled the long forgotten friend, mr. dishwasher, who I have missed terribly and we just today tore down a wall. It's different being able to see into an empty blue walled bedroom from my freshly painted chocolate brown kitchen.

I'm thinking at the moment that I picked a not so great time to blog...but whatev...Rob's brother came over to visit...oh joy...not that I mind visits from him, they are not that frequent actually and I do enjoy his company. He brought kids. And donuts. And hot chocolate. How nice of him. Right. Like my kids need more sugar, actually since I cut out A LOT of the sugar they used to consume any amount of sugar is like edible gold to them. Along with this sugar throw in 2 kids who aren't familiar with our household and the rules here. Extreme rules like no throwing toys at each other, no hitting, no going in rooms that contain dangers (like my bedroom).

Aargghhhh...that is the feeling I am experiencing right now. As I am in the kitchen with my fave fave fave giftie from my hubby ever, my laptop, there are 5 kids ransacking the small temporary playroom just off the living room. They are throwing more toys than I knew even existed in this house. Where are the father's of these children? Outside. Why? Because this is what everyone does to me...the one non smoker in all of existance...ok well it feels that way when we all get together. I get left behind to mind all these hellions, er, children while the rest socialize outside. I hope they freeze their tails off!!!!!

Welcome 2009

Technically it is January 1, 2009. I know the time on this post will not reflect that but I am not computer literate enough to make it say the right time. But so ya know it is 1:25 am.

I usually never, almost never, have never actually ever made a New Year's Resolution. Well never officially. I have said "this year I'm gonna lose weight" ...yeah I really stuck to that one.

So here is my list. There will be a few resolutions that may have variables and influencing factors but for the sake of making a list here they are:

1. I will lose at least 60 lbs this year. (unless I conceive in which case I will revise the number.) Seeing as how I am starting the year at 240lbs, this should be doable. Starting NOW!!

2. I will not swear as much. (Actually I already started that and am doing amazingly but I'll make it a resolution so that I feel I have accomplished something.)

3. I will yell less. In arguments for sure. At Rob when he is being "Rob" and when I want someone who is in another room I will get off my behind and go to them instead of yelling which will help #1 slightly. (more movement)

4. I will complete all planned house renovations before the end of 2009. (this will of course require hubby's help)

5. I will keep the house clean and tidy (even during aforementioned renos).

6. I will make more effort to keep in touch with friends, both old and new. And make an effort to make some new friends.

7. I will spend more girly time with Cassie and one on one time with each of the boys.

8. I will take the time to bake goodies for the family that are healthy and yummy. ( I will be able to do this because my house will be clean and tidy so I will have more time.)

9. I will have this house completely organized. It may take till the bitter end of '09 but I WILL accomplish this!!

So there you have it. 9 resolutions for '09. There are many more things I will be working on as well, many other personal goals I have but these are the main ones.