Partially Together Mama: March Goals

WHAT?! Where did February go? I have been a terrible blogger this month. All the adrenaline from the craziness of January wore off and I was totally in survival mode this month. And good news.. I survived. But.. BARELY! Whew!

First.. let's go over my goals from February.

1. Go to a movie with my husband, FOR REAL! ;-) Success!! We totally went to the movies.. and I'm embarrassed to say.. we saw Fifty Shades of Grey, obviously my pick. In reality, we wanted to go see The Hobbit. BUT, it was only playing in a theater a good distance from us (okay, 25 minutes..) and at a time that would make us have to rush back to get the girls nightly routine done.. so we nixed it. We went to a 11:30am movie because.. all hot dates happen before noon, right?! Haha it was a good movie. I blushed, a lot.. but it was better than I thought it would be.
2. Organize my storage room. Done.. ish! I organized everything BUT the things I either need to get rid of or sell. I have big plans to have a garage sale this spring/summer.. soooo.. I keep holding onto things I shouldn't. But, overall, I can walk into my storage room and find things.. I declare that.. good 'nuff! ;-)
3. Read a book. Yup! I read the second book of Fifity Shades. Listen, I'm not a HUGE fan of the first book. I don't want to be told what to do, when to do it, or how to do it. No thank you. I also don't want my girls to EVER think that's how a man should treat you. No, no, no! BUT, I'm really into what makes people tick. I love intervention because I love looking back at these people's life stories and seeing WHY they do these things. People don't just become addicts for no reason. People are so interesting. This book had me interested. I like the second one way better. WAY!

I also started reading In This House We Giggle.

If you talked to me while I was pregnant, you know I had major anxiety about how to raise kids. How to teach them right from wrong. How to instill virtues and morals without forcing them. This book has focused on those exact concepts. I've enjoyed it so far. I think it would be fun to read with a group of Christian based mamas.
4. Look into gyms. I'm set on getting a pass at the nearby YMCA.. but I haven't done so yet. I've been doing my Advocare 24 day challenge (and have lost 13 lbs.. HOLLA!!!) but haven't started working out. I mean, Jake and I did the Shoulders and Arms P90X this morning.. I haven't worked out in.. awhile. So I'll be feeling that. Baby steps!
5. Pack away the newborn and 12 month clothes. Pretty much done! It's in boxes in the girls rooms, but there hasn't been a time this month where ALL my laundry has been done.. so I keep waiting to make sure it's ALL in there before I put it away. Laundry never ends... can I get an Amen?!
6. Play dates for Bryn once a week. Check! We went to Boonshoft, Run Around Fun Town (Twice!), Air Force Museum, and over to friends houses and had friends over! Yes! Bryn was a busy girl.

So.. I would say I nailed my goals from February!

MARCH

1. Jog. My goal by the end of this month is to be able to start jogging. I want to run a 5K Memorial Day weekend.. that won't happen if I don't get my butt moving.
2. Read 2 more books. Since I'm only a quarter of the way done with In This House We Giggle, that will count for March. So.. one other book. Any suggestions?!
3. Get outside. Holy moly. I am COOPED UP. I'm over this weather. I'm over the snow. I don't care if I have to bundle up the girls in thick winter coats.. I need OUT! I'm hoping by the end of the month, I can get to the park!
4. Lose 7 lbs. My 24 Day challenge "ends" March 11.. but, I don't plan on stopping my new ways of eating. My food mentality is changing, and I'm loving it. I would love to lose 7 more pounds this month. And.. how can I not be motivated to work out with these cute leggings.. LOVE them! Kohls.. :-) (Can't wait to see those thighs get skinnier!)

5. Organize My Room. I have maternity clothes.. clothes I'll never fit in again.. clothes I can't believe I ever wore.. etc. You know those jeans that you fit in senior year that you keep as your "goal" pair of jeans? Yeah, I have those.. and even IF I fit in them again.. I probably would end up just going on a celebratory shopping spree.. and not wearing them anyway. So.. get rid, organize, put away maternity clothes.. etc. It's happening.

6. Blog once a week (at least!). I've really enjoyed blogging, but it's hard to find the time to do it. I can't do it while Bryn is awake because she wants to play on the computer with me. While she naps, I try to clean.. watch Dr. Phil.. or nap. But, I want to find the time. Maybe in the mornings. We will see. But I will make more time! How else am I going to remember these days?! Mommy amnesia is REAL.

I finally got a couple of funky moles taken off. 2 stitches under my nose and 4 on my neck. The plastic surgeon said it's especially important to get them checked out after you have a baby because the hormones can potentiate cancer cells. I'll find out this week if they found anything when they sent it to pathology. :-)