April 2014 Goals

Bible Study... 

·        Proverbs

Reading…

·        Love & Respect/ Eggerichs, Emerson

·        Fighting for Your Marriage/ Howard J. Markman, Scott M. Stanley and Susan L. Blumberg

·        Inheritance/ Paolini, Christopher

Husband Encouragement...

♥ Find ways that he receives unconditional respect, and make a list in my journal.

♥ Tell him I respect him.

Personal Goals...

·       Run 14 miles/week.

·       Cross Train with weight lifting twice a week.

·        Practice knitting at least 15 minutes/night.

·        Practice piano 5 nights/week.

New Habit of the Month...  {October}

·        15 min of housework a night.

MUST Do... 

·        Schedule fun connection time with My Love.

·        Make curtains for laundry room.

·        Paint pantry.

Menu…

Su -

M -

Tu –

W –

Th –

F –

Sa –

Su –

FUN THINGS! 

·        Date Night!

3 things I’m thankful for today...

1.    My Love

2.    Car God provided

3.    God’s got my back.

October 15 Checklist

Bible Study... 

·        One Year Bible

·        John 6

Reading…

·        Boundaries/Cloud, Henry

·        Fighting for Your Marriage/Markman, Howard

·        Inheritance/Paolini, Christopher

·        Never Buried/Claire, Edie

Memory Verse... 

·        2 Samuel 7:22 - "How great are you, Sovereign Lord!  There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears."

Husband Encouragement...

♥  Evening quality time 

♥  “Thank you!” with enthusiasm.

Personal Goals...

·        Up by 6:30 to jog or bike six days a week.

·        10K in March

New Habit of the Month...  {October}

·        15 min of housework a night.

MUST Do... 

·        Schedule fun connection time with My Love.

·        Shop for and mail gift for nephew’s birthday. 

·        Make curtains for kitchen and laundry room.

·        Hang pictures in dining room.

Menu…

Su - MIL

M - slow cooker jumbo lima beans, Carolina cole slaw, & cream corn skillet cornbread

Tu - beef tips, brussel sprouts, and white potatoes in slow cooker with left over slaw and cornbread

W – MIL

Th – grilled chicken glazed with jalapeno jelly, grilled pineapple, green beans, rice, and apple sauce

F – BBQ chicken, swish chard, and potato hash

Sa – date night

Su –baked chicken, baked apple & pumpkin with pecans, and creamed spinach

FUN THINGS! 

·        Family nights Sunday, Wednesday, & Thursday

·        Date Night!

3 things I’m thankful for today...

1.    Volunteers to help cut for programs.

2.    Family God gave me.

3.    My Sunday School class.

Goals & Things... 3/22/13

Bible Study... 

·        One Year Bible

·        Ephesians Study Lesson 16

Memory Verse... 

·        Ephesians 6:10 - Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 

Husband Encouragement...

♥ Evening quality time

Personal Goals...

·        Up by 6:00 & Walk/jog 1 hour every morning.

New Habit of the Month...  {March}

·        Washed, dried, and away – dishes and laundry

MUST Do... 

·        Schedule vacation with nieces

Menu – 

F – Grilled flank steak, iron skillet cabbage & onions over garlic mashed potatoes

Sa & M - Mari’s No Peeking Chicken & stir fried veggies

Su & Tu – Chicken Apricot Bake & steamed mixed vegetables

W –  Grilled Chicken & Pineapple sandwiches & green beans

Th – Caramelized onion cheese burgers & grilled veggies

F – Date night

Sa – leftovers

Su – McIntosh

FUN THINGS!

·         Friday: Day of painting

·        Date Night – night out with my hubby is the BEST

·        Praise at the gym! – praise and worship as I walk on treadmill – I LOVE that time!

3 things I’m thankful for today...

·        Better week of keeping up with the clutter, so housecleaning was much easier this morning.

·        Husband who does the washing of the laundry

·        Copper walking and getting around better this week

5/7/12 Checklist

Verse of the Week... 
 “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV

Bible Study...
* Word study on HOPE
* Reading through the One Year Bible

* Wife After God's Own Heart

Husband Encouragement...
* Get his cereal bowl and clothes ready for the morning the night before.  Save him time in the morning getting ready for work.
* Pray for him.
* Give him "slow" hugs and kisses.. he likes those.

Personal Goals...
* Get some physical activity every day.
* Get up, get dressed, open windows and let sun light inside every day.

* Most Important: Cling to God every moment.

Work Goals... 
* Finish maternity leave.

Menu ...
M = grilled chicken with Isralie Couscous & Dill snap pea salad
Tu = Crispy tilapia, roasted tomatoes, grits, and salad
W = Quinoa with chicken and veggie stir-fry
Th = Beef with Apples & Sweet Potatoes over rice with green beans
F = Black Bean-Chicken Enchilada Casserole with corn on the cob 
Sa = Date Night
Su = TBD

Must Do...
* M - grocery shop, vacuum, take pictures of paintings, laundry* Tu - go through cards
* W - Call hospitals and doctors, start the ball rolling about life insurance for Nehemiah, pay bills
* Th - write Thank you notes.
* F - Finish any of the above that did not get done on planned day.
* Sa - Rest & enjoy my husband
* Su - Worship & enjoy my husband's company

Fun...
* Cooking for My Love
* Painting

Things I'm Thankful for This Week...
* My Love, my dear husband.
* CopperMan, my lovable dog.
* Friends and family who pray for us and offer help.
* A Loving God to cling to
* Having had the most beautiful, sweet, baby boy... even if it was such a short life.

4/30/12 Checklist

Verse of the Week...
Psalm 51:8,12
"Oh, give me back my joy again;
you have broken me -- now let me rejoice...
Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you."

Bible Study...
*Word study on HOPE
* Reading through the One Year Bible

* Wife After God's Own Heart

Husband Encouragement...
* Make him Banana-Chocolate French Toast for breakfast.
* Pray for him.
* Give him "slow" hugs and kisses.. he likes those.

Personal Goals...
* Get some physical activity every day.
* Get up, get dressed, open windows and let sun light inside every day.

* Most Important: Cling to God every moment.

Work Goals... * Finish maternity leave.

Menu ...
M = TBD (POD concert night)
Tu = Crispy Flounder & Roasted Tomatoes with Fennel Hash
W = Grilled chicken with Isralie Couscous & Dill snap pea salad
Th = BBQ ribs, baked beans, cole slaw & mashed potatoes
F = Date Night
Sa = sausage and cabbage over rice and a salad
Su = TBD

Must Do...
* M - Go through stacks of papers and cards from the last two months.
* Tu - Organize and clean baby room
* W - Call hospitals and doctors, start the ball rolling about life insurance for Nehemiah, pay bills
* Th - write Thank you notes.
* F - Finish any of the above that did not get done on planned day.
* Sa - Rest & enjoy my husband
* Su - Worship & enjoy my husband's company

Fun...
* Cooking for My Love
* possibly a beach weekend
* girl friends coming to help me take care of baby stuff

Things I'm Thankful for This Week...
* My Love, my dear husband.
* CopperMan, my lovable dog.
* Friends and family who pray for us and offer help.
* A Loving God to cling to
* Having had the most beautiful, sweet, baby boy... even if it was such a short life.

Bible Study... One Year Bible

Memory Verse... Job 11:18

"Having hope will give you courage.  You will be protected and will rest in safety." (NLT)

Husband Encouragement...
* Practice saying thank you often.

* Hug him often.

* Give slow kisses.

Personal Goals...

* Don't over eat.
* Limit to one sweet treat a day.
* Drink WATER.
* Get some physical activity every day.

New Habit of the Month...
*  TBD

MUST Do... 

* Clean out and throw away... 

M - Guest Room

T -  Kitchen

W - Bedroom

T -  Nursery

F -  finishing touches

Zone(s)... TBD

Menu - TBD

M - 

T - 

W - 

Th - 

F - 

S -  

Su - 

FUN THINGS!

* Dinner with My Love on Monday.

* Girl Friend help on Monday and Tuesday.

* Mom coming on Tuesday.

* Girl Friends dinner on Thursday.

* Weekend with My Love.

Things I'm thankful for today...

* God's strength to face tomorrow.
* Having had the most precious baby... even for such a short time.
* Still have my lovable dog.
* Support from My Love... he gives awesome hugs and holds me while I cry.  He is the best.
* Wonderful, Godly Family and Friends