Hello!
How are you all doing today? I can’t believe February has come to an end! It is only a few days shorter then the other months, but it feels a lot shorter to me! How did we get to March? Seriously I feel like it should still be November 2012… !
I am just doing a check in post to keep myself accountable for the February goals that I set! I apologise it is not the most interesting of posts.
Here are my February Goals and how I went:
I want to sit down more regularly with my girls and do some focussed activities, with educational goals. Spontaneous learning is outstanding, don’t get me wrong. However, sometimes I feel like we lose the day and don’t get anything done. I’m not talking hardcore activities I’m talking colouring books, play dough, counting games etc.
I feel as though we sort of naturally progressed with this, without too much planning. My girls are at an age where their concentration is longer and are more engaged in activities.
I want to draw up a training program for myself. Nothing too hectic or ridiculous. I want it to be achieveable. However, again lately I feel as thought I have been fluffing through it all and probably wasting my time because I know I could get more out of each workout if I was foccussed.
I did not do this at all. No excuses.
I want to do one workout a week at the gym. I really really like going to the gym, especially since it is so much harder to go. I am much more motivated at the gym.
I am came close, I went three weeks in a row.
I want to change the layout on my blog! And a few other bloggy related things. I could probably spend hours and hours making improvements, but I really need to work on “the look”.
I also did this, not completely happy, but I’m happier. Still a work in progress.
I need to get ahead of the laundry… ok so a ridiculously annoying and boring goal. Seriously though laundry kills me. We have so much.
I think this is more of a fantasy then an achievable goal! Haha! I did do a lot of laundry this month though.
I want to finish going through our stuff, sorting it to donate, sell and chuck. And actually following through with those things.
I also did not do this. Again, no excuses, back on the list for March I think.
I want to get out and meet with friends at least once a week this month. Ok this makes me sound like a massive loser, haha, because pre kids I went out all the time. However, I find it so hard to catch up with people these days. Once a week sounds like nothing but it will be a nice change.
I did do this but not in the way that I planned. I actually caught up with new friends who had kids. When I planned this goal I was intending to catch up with old friends that I never get out to see.
I want to go on at least one night out with my husband. Again, this rarely happens.
This did not happen either, we tried for Valentine’s and it didn’t work out.
I want to have fun! And more fun! This needs to be every day!
Mixed bag, I definitely had some fun! I could have done better!
And I want to sleep more. This has been my goal for about 26 months…
I will go with yes on this one. Today I laid down with my girls for their nap and we all slept 3 hours… I didn’t even know I was tired. I’ve been making more of an effort to rest with them at nap time, it makes a difference!
How was your February? And what are your big plans for March?
March here bring Autumn (Fall). Yesterday was the last day of Summer (boo) and there has been a cold change here in Sydney. I feel like we have gone from Summer to Winter… I was hoping March would be warm so I could pretend we were still in Summer. What is your favourite season?
Jess xooxox
You did a great job with your goals! The fact that you didn’t achieve all of them just means they are really good goals to have – if you checked them all off the list, then they probably weren’t challenging enough.
I’m glad to hear that you had success with sleep. I think sleep should be everyone’s #1 goal!!!
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Thanks Alex, great way to think about it! I was satisfied with how I went, I could have done more etc, but February is a fast month!
I like looking back on monthly goals as well, it’s a great way to stay on track. I’ve also wanted to do more intentional activities with my daughter. It definitely helps that she’s started to be able to focus for longer periods also!
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Yeah I’m really enjoying the age my girls are at in terms of activities. Last year it was a fluke if they focused on an activity. This year if they are interested and in the mood they can sit and concentrate for awhile. And then they are so proud of themselves!
They all sound like very reasonable and achievable goals! I’d love to change the design of my blog too!
Thanks Lorraine! Your blog is one of my favourites! Change is always nice though!
Those are some great goals. Even if you didn’t achieve some of them it’s great that you realize their importance!
I totally understand you about those 3 hour naps. After one of my interviews I just came back home and slept for 9 hours straight. I didn’t know I was that tired- lol!
I’m so scared now about having kids because I already have trouble meeting up with friends regularly. Ok I caught up with 3 this week but still… I guess once you get older you have family to make up for it.
Yeah and I guess what I’m learning is that friend ships change and some of your friends don’t come with you but some do! And you meet new friends too! It is all learning I guess and sometimes I get upset when I feel like I’m missing out or not being a good enough friend because I can’t make it to certain events. But All you can do is try I guess!
I hope those interviews went well for you! I’m not surprised you were exhausted after!
I’d say you did pretty well with your goals last month! I love that you added “have fun” to your list….so important yet so overlooked!
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Haha I know kind of lame I have to add it in but seriously don’t get enough of it and what is life without it!
Yes, you did very well!
My favorite season in now with the coming of Spring in la Florida, the land of flowers as the Spanish named it.
I have the same reaction as you with the coming of fall…
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I love spring too, it’s as if you can smell the warm seasons coming! Never knew the meaning of la Florida- learnt something new
Heah Jess, you gave me a smile reading about the laundry goal – it’s one of those less glamorous, but who would want to reach the big ones in dirty clothes?
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Oh definitely not glamorous! Haha but oh so crucial in my house at the moment… probably for a long time! After reading your post I tell myself I’m doing a laundry workout!
I hear ya on getting out with friends. With kids it’s super hard. My friends try at least every few months. Once a month is hard to get everyone’s schedule to jive.
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Yeah it is really tough, but I’m always soooo pleased when we all get together!
You did a great job, but I like that you’ve identified how you can improve on your achievements (or where you haven’t quite achieved your goals) next month!
My February was actually okay. In retrospect. At the time I would have said it wasn’t, but if I take the month as a whole, then it was pretty good!
Deb
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I think your February was a great month!