Resolutions for Every Day

Well, I have kinda been hesitant on making any new year resolutions.... mainly because most of the things we say, we should be working on anytime of the year.  Though, I believe that's part of being "human," to always seek improvement, fail, and then keep seeking improvement (just why do you think we start diets 18 times a year...and then restart them...).  So anyways, I did make a few resolutions-12 in fact, (I thought that was appropriate) just to throw out there (though like I said- things I should always be working on).  So, here we go:

1. To get to know HIM better, to read more of the scripture, to MEMORIZE more of the scripture, and to seek HIM in everything I do

2. To be a better wife- to listen to my husband and keep my lips closed more, to support him in everything he does, though I may not understand, to love him unconditionally and show that more

3. To be a better mother- to put things off around the house to play with my son, to read him a book AND from the Bible every night, to continue to pray with him every night...and I suppose we will be potty training this year :)

4. To be a better sister, daughter, niece, granddaughter- to pray daily for my family, and to be a better example of the light I carry from God

5. To finish my MASTERS!!  I hope to graduate before the summer, and will be SO relieved when I do!  I'm getting my MAT (early childhood teaching certification and masters) through this school, and would definitely recommend it to anyone thinking of doing the same. 

6. To get in better shape (I think this is everyone's).  Because of little one, it's harder to jump up and go to the gym, but I have been very diligent in working out with Jillian Michaels- the 30 day shred, and Ripped in 30.  I love the videos, and only 20 minutes a day! 

7. To be more creative!  I got a beautiful sewing machine for Christmas, so as soon as school work dies down- I can't wait to start sewing everything I find on Pinterest!

8.  To work on my patience... and that goes for expanding our family and seeking what God has in store for us.  There's so much I want to do... sometimes I dream about jumping on a plane to go to Haiti, or Kenya and tell them about Jesus.  I pray that God can use us where He sees fit and we will be willing.  "...For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required..." Luke 12:48

9. To be more money conscience.  I recently made my own detergent (haven't tried it out yet), so we could spend that money on something else, and to work on for being grateful for what I have and what I can create, besides what I can buy or what I think I need (but really want). 

10.  To work on my photography...I love taking pics and would LOVE to attend a class this year to better those skills (when you know, some extra time magically appears :)  Photography is definitely a hobby I would just simply like to learn more about and get better at it. 

11. To read more...and maybe even write a little something!  I went to college for English and Mass Communications, and I have always dreamed about writing a book, maybe a novel?  Ha- this may be more of a dream rather than a resolution

12. To be a better friend-  to put others before me. Jesus first, others second, and then myself.  This is probably the ultimate resolution, and the ultimate thing we should always be working on...

 Happy 2012!