Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Resolutions

Who says January 1st has to hog all the resolutions? I've made a few myself lately, as I usually do when I get depressed or feel down. When life throws obstacles down in front of me, I usually respond by crying and then picking myself up and making a new resolution.

I've got a lot of them right now, and am trying to figure out how to prioritize forming new habits. Do I start with getting showered and dressed every morning at a reasonable hour? (Obviously not, as it is 11:23 a.m. and I am still in pajamas--but I washed my face and brushed my teeth already)

Maybe I should go for the better eating. Or making sure I always wash Guy's hands before he eats. Or daily scripture study. Or, or, or . . . too many things on the list right now. I need to content myself to trying to be perfect in one thing until I make it a habit and the move on to the next thing.

I've lost almost 15 pounds since Josh left. I was hoping to lose 35, but 15 is a good start. Yes, I gained 50 pounds with Leo. I feel almost ashamed to admit it, but there it is.

This is a rather rambling post. I need to go and make spritz cookie dough for Mom.

p.s. No news on Josh's homecoming yet.

2 comments:

Katherine said...

Prioritization is hard. There are so many good, important things. I think the answer is baby steps. Focus on the little choices that will eventually lead to the big results. And be sure to acknowledge your successes, no matter how small!

Tarmy said...

I have to say I'm proud of you for losing any weight at all. 15lbs in not even two months is a great accomplishment. Perhaps Leo isn't as big of an eater as guy was? Ü

Good luck choosing which things to work on.