i Intend

Leslie over at A Blonde Ambition did her yearly "I Intend" list that she does every new year.

She inspired me to do my own.

I quit doing New Year's Resolutions when I started having kids. I think my main resolution for each year was to not do too many dumb parenting mistakes and to sneak in a nap when I could.

Pitiful, I know. 

I have really been just all about surviving the last few years.

I am happy to say that I am finally feeling ready to attack a new year with gusto and get a good list of good "intentions" ready for the next 12 months.

Wendy's 2012 Intentions:

1. Get myself on a sleep schedule.

I have always had problems with this one since I am a night owl who is married to a night owl. Once I get the kids in bed, that is the time I get all the things done that needed to be done for the day. I pick up toys, clean the kitchen, do laundry, blog, facebook, have uninterrupted talk time with Jeremy, catch up on our recorded shows....whew, it is amazing that I get in bed at all.

Well, no matter what, I gotta get more sleep.

2. Smell good....all the time.

I have wanted this perfume since I found it two years ago at Anthropologie. It is not expensive but Jeremy had just bought me some perfume and it takes me forever to use up a bottle.

I do not use perfume for a year after having a baby then I get out of the habit once I start wearing it again. 

Jeremy gave this to me for Christmas this year and he thinks I smell soooo good.

I love it when he thinks I smell good.

3. Continually clear clutter and bring order to my home.

 This one is so hard with little ones but I have found a lady with a book who has helped me.

A friend told me to go to her website and my house no longer overwhelms me.

With two little ones, clearing clutter is a work in progress and there is always room for more improvement.

4. Read more books.

I used to devour books before I got married. My reading habits became almost non-existent when I had kids. I want to change that this year. I have a stack of books crying out for my attention. I have been told that I will read again. Maybe this will be the year I begin...again.

5. Get more "girl time" in my life.

I fear that I have neglected this area in my life and all the friends God has given me. I will not be able to spend as much time with my friends like I used to but a little time is better than no time at all. I feel great after a little coffee meeting or a quick lunch with a friend especially if my kids are not with me. It rejuvenates me.

6. Put those running shoes on and get moving.

I bought some running shoes last year and have yet to put them on. I have not figured out how to add exercise to my schedule with the kids plus I was so tired for most of the year that I just did not have it in me. Hooray for babies sleeping soundly through the night now!!

7. Have a family picture made.

 This was our last formal family picture in May 2007. 

I think it is time, don't you?

 This was one of our last informal family pictures. 

This "intention" may be the hardest one on the list.

8. Keep up my visits to Target and Sam's.

I had to add this one because I am already doing these two and it helps me feel better that I know for sure that I can attain this one with no problems.

By the way, I don't even have to buy anything at either store. I just like the experience of going. 

Where else can I get snacks for my kids while I look around? My kids are great shoppers if I can keep them busy eating.

9. Go on more dates with my husband.

I waited and prayed for this guy to come into my life for years. I need to make it a priority to keep up my relationship with him. These dates do not have to cost a lot just time together away from the kids i.e. talking on a bench at the park or a walk on the nature trail near our house.

10. Get this blog spruced up.

Sorry that I have not changed up the look of my blog in awhile. I have been tossing around the idea of a name change and giving the whole blog a makeover. Hopefully, it will happen this year.

Alright, I got a lot to do this year and I am ready for the task.

Do you have any intentions for this year?