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2020 goals -January-

In 2020, I am going to write monthly goals.
I want to be able to make gradual changes, and stick to them. to be a better mom, wife, and person.
                                               Motherhood
1) set a schedule for family bible study. we fall behind in this a lot.
we need to plan our study for the month and stick to it every week on a set day.
we will do this by utilizing a planner, and the website to write out what we want to study with the kids each week.

2) set time during the day to work with the boys on letters and numbers.
they each have different needs when it comes to this, but xander is not ready for KG and benny isn't ready for pre k. we need to be working on the whiteboard and talking about names, and phone numbers in case of emergency

3) set time for chores in the morning, get them done early that way I can have time to play with the boys individually throughout the rest of the day, and not have to rush around at their rest time to get all the housework done.

4) work with the boys on the proper way to take care of their space, toys, and personal hygiene.
                                                            Marriage

1) set aside time for kody and myself. whether it be watching a show together, doing our marital bible study, other marital activities (wink)  or just talking, we need to devote at least 30 minutes to each other each night in order to maintain the relationship we have together.

2)take more of an interest in the things he likes watching, or doing. watch a movie with him that I ordinarily would ignore and really pay attention to the movie.

3) take care to really ask about his feelings and opinions. Sometimes I assume how he feels about certain things, and often turn out to be wrong.

4) give at least 5 hugs every day. studies show that the more physical contact in a marriage the better the relationship. often kody and I end up feeling more like room mates than husband and wife.

5) be silly together, dance in the living room, make each other laugh and be light hearted together.

                                                            Personal

1) drink more water. I was doing great with this while I was pregnant, but then I started to fall back on drinking too much soda, and my body can feel it. I work best when hydrated.

2) take a vitamin. my body becomes depleted very quickly. I cant always keep up with the right nutrition to sustain physical health. I need a vitamin to boost my immune system and energy levels.

3) personal bible study each morning before the big boys get up. Starting my day off with scripture and prayer as my first thoughts will help my morning to go a lot smoother.

4) paint my nails. this may seem silly, but I need to start taking care of myself a bit more to be the woman I want to be..

5) think about who I want to be vs. who I am. when we get comfortable in our own skin, we tend to get cocky. I want to remain humble and always know there are improvements to be made.


these goals are things I want to accomplish in January. I will create new goals each month and hopefully continue to grow as a wife, mother, and person. <3

much love to all
until next time,

Elizabeth

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