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Revisiting my resolutions


Here we are. Rocking in the rocking chair. Reagan is feeling better, but still awfully snuggly. 

I just enjoyed a delicious turkey sandwich with all the fixings. My favorite. In fact I eat it for lunch almost every day. It's best with kettle cooked jalapeno potato chips.

Everything I used to make it is still on the kitchen counter.

And there's a huge mess on my bedroom floor, the dining room floor and the kitchen table.

Oliver and I spent all morning yesterday cleaning those areas. Story of my life, truly. I'll run around and clean it all up soon before the gang gets home. 

You might wonder why I let it get that messy in the first place... Or maybe you already understand because you have kids of your own.

Changing the subject- did you know I made a goal for this new year not to spend money until March? I mean specifically not to spend *extra* money- like on clothes, toys, etc. 

I made it until almost February.

I'm not upset with myself- it was a good way to redirect my focus and how I spend my time during the day. Before Christmas I felt like I was CONSTANTLY shopping online. I literally was too... 

But, I'm pretty dang frugal and good with money. I added up all the purchases I made for Christmas, for our SEVEN kids (and from Santa too remember), for extended family and for each other. Let me just say it didn't even come close to the average amount people spend on Christmas. And we had an abundance this year too. But it got me in a bit of a habit...

I joked that next year I'd just spend one day shopping in actual brick and mortar stores in Idaho Falls and be done. Brant said, "Yeah right. We'd end up spending 3Xs as much money!"

I'm starting to ramble. 

My point is this- we improve each day through baby steps. 

I'm not a failure because I didn't reach my goal- per se. I succeeded in recognizing what triggers my online shopping habit and discovering ways to curb it. 

I did do quite well. And I came to the decision that it was okay to adjust my goal slightly.

The purchases I have made were mostly to help organize myself and our supplies to be successful at home. 

I spent so many years pinching every. single. penny when we first had kids. And now that I can afford to buy googly eyes and glitter glue, I'm going to do it! 

And besides, there's a stinking lot of snow outside, and it's going to be a loooong winter still.

How are your new year's resolutions coming??

Comments

  1. MaryFebruary 20, 2020 at 3:27 PM

    Amazon makes it too easy. I spent a lot on it in December. Too much snow for you, too much Windchill for me. Cute, cuddly little sweetheart.

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    1. Tina CrowtherFebruary 21, 2020 at 9:13 PM

      I didn't renew prime when my free trial ran out. Haha. It does make it way too easy!

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  2. Kayla BosenFebruary 20, 2020 at 4:49 PM

    Online shopping is so nice, especially when living in small towns where you can't wait and watch for the sales. As far as new years resolutions, I could for sure be doing better. Mine was to set time aside everyday for personal scripture study. I love come follow me and helps me get so much more out of the scriptures, but I need to recommit and try again for EVERYDAY, not a couple times a week.

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    1. Tina CrowtherFebruary 21, 2020 at 9:14 PM

      Oh man, I've always struggled with daily personal scripture study! I AM doing better at that one too, but still need focus!

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  3. Mellissa February 20, 2020 at 6:54 PM

    Brant is right- you would totally spend 3 times as much if you went to the store to buy Christmas gifts. Hahaha

    One thing with goals is that you can always start again, like you said. I have been making a daily goal I do for the week. I usually do great on that goal, but as soon as it is not my goal anymore, I am not so good, so I make it my daily goal for the next week again. Hopefully, this will help me to build good habits in areas that I need to improve.

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    1. Tina CrowtherFebruary 21, 2020 at 9:14 PM

      That's genius! I'm going to try that! Brant teased me that he didn't have high hopes for my success on the no spending money goal. 😂

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