Resolution update - 2 months in

At the end of the second month of 2010:

• charity knitting: I made some items for the NPC tuition assistance auction as well as another item for the NPC spring play
• book reading: I finished East of Eden (loved it) and just started Freakonomics
• exercise/weight loss: the pounds are coming off very slowly, but I have lost a few more this month. The bigger deal is that as I write this I am in my old jeans!!! I haven't been working out as much lately because I don't really have too much time with being back at work, but I am going to a Zumba class once a week.
• devos: still pretty much a fail. I am doing a little better while back at school because I lead class devos from time to time, but still am struggling with making personal devos a priority
• family time: still loving every minute I have with Mase and Xav. (I think I even value the time that I have with Xav more now that it is not as much - I can't take it for granted any more)

Wow three months already

Everyone always says that time flies and kids grow up so fast...it's true! I can't believe that it has already been three months since our little angel arrived. He has grown and developed so much in that short time. He is very social - loves smiling and talking (he takes after his mom!). He can hold up his head for good lengths of time and is beginning to grab at things (especially mom's hair). He loves watching his dogs and tv (probably loves tv a bit too much). He sleeps through the night almost every night (bed at about 9:30 and up between 5:30 and 6:15). Over the past week and a half I have had to let go of him a little and give over my day time with him to a few other people. The transition has gone amazingly well for us because we know that he is in good hands and loved by those that are watching him. I love my evenings with him, but they go by way too fast. I'm sure before I know it I'll be putting up a 6 month update, then a year, then he'll be in college...I vow to enjoy the time I have with him at each stage because they really do grow up so quick.

First day back

Well my time at home has come to an end. Today was my first day back at work. Xav was very good for me last night, sleeping until 6 a.m. So, I was actually dressed and ready before he woke up to eat breakfast before I left. When I came home he was so happy to see me! This is definitely going to make me appreciate the time that I have with him more.

Resolution update - one month in

Well here we are one month in to 2010. By now or within the next two weeks most people will have given up on their resolutions so here's how I'm doing:

• knitting for charity: Pass - I made a few baby hats for my friend Amy's YoungLives group for pregnant teens and a hat for the Tuition Assistance Auction at NPC. This month I plan to make at least one more item for the auction.
• getting rid of the baby fat: Neutral - I have done some sort of exercise 5 days a week. I have enjoyed doing videos from Exercise TV that are free on demand with AT&T U-Verse. I particularly enjoy Bootyliscious Buns 1 and 2, Incredible Abs 2, and 6 Round Slim Down. I say this is neutral because I have only lost 5 lbs this month and still am a long way from fitting back into regular jeans, but I can tell that I have gained a lot of strength and endurance because I can do the workouts a lot better. I am planning on joining a Zumba Dance class this month.
• Read one new book: Pass - I read Godric by Fredrich Buechner and am about half way in to East of Eden by Steinbeck. I plan to read Freakonomics next.
• Devotions: Fail - I have done no better here. I just haven't made it a priority. Unfortunately this is probably the most important of all my resolutions and I have done the worst with it...
• Family time: Pass - I love the time I have been able to spend with Xav before going back to work. Also, Mason and I have been blessed to take several date nights because X has grandparents that beg to babysit!

So, there it is. Hopefully next month will be even better!