Happy 2008! I missed posting on January 1st by a few minutes, but have been reflecting the past couple of days on what my resolutions for the year should be. I'm so-so when it comes to keeping my resolutions. I pretty much never forget about them during the year, but I definitely go back and forth between really keeping them and just totally ignoring them. Still, I do think that the first of the year is a great time to set some goals for yourself, try to frame up what you want the year to be all about , what you'd like to accomplish, etc. So with that in mind, here are a few I've come up with:
- Getting and staying fit. I've been on a diet/weight loss/exercise kick for a while now, and am just about at my goal. But now that I've lost a decent amount of weight, I really want to get in great shape. Brad gave me a number of things for Christmas to help me keep up with my exercise at home (things I asked for!), so I have no excuse. My motto: "Fab shape in '08!"
- Planning meals in advance, and eating together as a family. This is a tough one for me -- three young kids at dinner time can really make it difficult, if not next to impossible, to find something we can all sit down, eat together, and actually like. Add to that the fact that we both work full time and 5-7 PM is sort of the crazy time in our household, and it gets even more difficult. But Maddie has really been into the idea of us all eating together lately, and I don't have any good explanations for her as to why I can't make that happen. So this is one I will make happen this year. I also want to be better at planning more effective grocery shopping trips, so having meals planned out in advance should definitely help.
- Having more patience to get through the toddler/preschool phases the kids seem to continuously throw my way. I don't really know if this one is a resolution, or a plea for a total personality change on my part, LOL! It falls into the category of annoying resolutions for me, because it's very vague and hard to put an actual plan behind. But it's something I'm going to work on.
- Visiting a financial planner and getting a solid plan in place for retirement, college savings, etc. Having just turned 34, I'm thinking it's time for a bit of a "master plan," so to speak. No more flying by the seat of our pants! Honestly, even the thought of paying for three weddings has been freaking me out lately! (And will that even be in any way customary by the time my girls get married? Not even sure how I feel about paying for their weddings, but it's just one of the many expenses I know *could* be on the horizon.)
So there you have it. I'm hoping that by "writing" them out here, I'll have to hold myself accountable a little bit. Stay tuned... I'll report back my progress next year.
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Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Monday, August 20, 2007
My Story (A Survey)
Hi, my name is: Dawn
But you can call me: um...just Dawn, no need to add to it!
Never in my life have I: Seen the Star Wars movies - any of them - in full!
The one person in my life who can drive me nuts is: Madelyn...because she's just so much like me it's scary!
When I'm nervous: I talk. A LOT. Try to fill every empty space in the conversation.
The last song I listened to: "Big Girls Don't Cry" by Fergie
If I were to get married right now, it would be to: Brad, all over again -- but in a different dress!
My hair is: Desperately in need of a cut and color, which I'm getting on Friday -- hooray!
When I was 4: I closed my brother's pinky finger in a heavy wood door at my baby sitter's house. He ended up having a big cast on his little finger and I remember climbing in to his crib each morning to give it a kiss! (I've just told this story to Maddie because she closed Sienna's finger in a door, gently, the other day and I've been trying to teach her to be careful of little fingers.)
Last Christmas: was the first time I realized exactly how much Sienna already knew at 1 year from having a big sister around, when she took one look at Maddie's new Dora doll and squealed, with perfect clarity, "DORA!" It was so much fun.
I should be: finishing off some emails and getting dinner ready.
When I look down I see: some leftover baby belly that I'm hopefully going to get rid of in the next 6 weeks of the Biggest Loser challenge.
The happiest recent event was: Lyla's natural birth -- what a wonderful, fantastic experience and an amazing baby girl.
If I were a character on 'Friends': I'd have to say Monica I guess...but I'm not sure I'm really any of them. I'm definitely not as anal or as organized as she is!
I know these girls: Who totally keep me going each day and aren't even living nearby! (Man do I wish they were closer!)
By this time next year: I hope we will have been back to Aruba, this time with two more girls!
My current gripe is: that all of the toddler/preschool activities around are scheduled during the week days, when I have to be working. And that working and breastfeeding are just so much work.
I have a hard time understanding: why I get sucked in to Noggin whenever it's on in our house... Handy Manny is for preschools and not moms, right?? What's the draw? LOL.
If I won an award, the first person I would tell would be: Brad, followed closely by my Mom (because she's probably my biggest fan!)
I want to buy: a swingset for the kids
Where do you plan to visit: My inlaws in Virginia (hopefully soon), Aruba in March, Kristen in New Hampshire, my brother and sister in law in Boston every now and then!
If you spent the night at my house: you would be absolutely amazed at the chaos and noise that three little girls can create between the hours of 5 and 8.
The world could do without: mosquitos! SO annoying!
Most recent thing I've bought myself: A new lipliner. It's pretty much the only makeup I wear.
Most recent thing someone else bought me: a cute giraffe print signed by the artist to hang in the girls' jungle-themed bathroom. Thanks mom!
My middle name is: Well, I have two. Ellen is the middle name I was born with; Conner is my maiden name, which I retained as a middle name when I got married.
In the morning I: wake very easily and am anxious to get my day started.
Last night I was: cooking dinner for my parents...yummy ratatouille!
There's this guy I know who: is the best father a family could ask for -- I don't know how I'd do it without him.
If I was an animal I'd be an: absolute wreck -- I do not like animals!
A better name for me would be: Mommy
Tomorrow I am: working...what else is new?
Tonight I am: hoping to rally to do some scrapbooking. I'm getting behind!
My birthday is: December 17th
But you can call me: um...just Dawn, no need to add to it!
Never in my life have I: Seen the Star Wars movies - any of them - in full!
The one person in my life who can drive me nuts is: Madelyn...because she's just so much like me it's scary!
When I'm nervous: I talk. A LOT. Try to fill every empty space in the conversation.
The last song I listened to: "Big Girls Don't Cry" by Fergie
If I were to get married right now, it would be to: Brad, all over again -- but in a different dress!
My hair is: Desperately in need of a cut and color, which I'm getting on Friday -- hooray!
When I was 4: I closed my brother's pinky finger in a heavy wood door at my baby sitter's house. He ended up having a big cast on his little finger and I remember climbing in to his crib each morning to give it a kiss! (I've just told this story to Maddie because she closed Sienna's finger in a door, gently, the other day and I've been trying to teach her to be careful of little fingers.)
Last Christmas: was the first time I realized exactly how much Sienna already knew at 1 year from having a big sister around, when she took one look at Maddie's new Dora doll and squealed, with perfect clarity, "DORA!" It was so much fun.
I should be: finishing off some emails and getting dinner ready.
When I look down I see: some leftover baby belly that I'm hopefully going to get rid of in the next 6 weeks of the Biggest Loser challenge.
The happiest recent event was: Lyla's natural birth -- what a wonderful, fantastic experience and an amazing baby girl.
If I were a character on 'Friends': I'd have to say Monica I guess...but I'm not sure I'm really any of them. I'm definitely not as anal or as organized as she is!
I know these girls: Who totally keep me going each day and aren't even living nearby! (Man do I wish they were closer!)
By this time next year: I hope we will have been back to Aruba, this time with two more girls!
My current gripe is: that all of the toddler/preschool activities around are scheduled during the week days, when I have to be working. And that working and breastfeeding are just so much work.
I have a hard time understanding: why I get sucked in to Noggin whenever it's on in our house... Handy Manny is for preschools and not moms, right?? What's the draw? LOL.
If I won an award, the first person I would tell would be: Brad, followed closely by my Mom (because she's probably my biggest fan!)
I want to buy: a swingset for the kids
Where do you plan to visit: My inlaws in Virginia (hopefully soon), Aruba in March, Kristen in New Hampshire, my brother and sister in law in Boston every now and then!
If you spent the night at my house: you would be absolutely amazed at the chaos and noise that three little girls can create between the hours of 5 and 8.
The world could do without: mosquitos! SO annoying!
Most recent thing I've bought myself: A new lipliner. It's pretty much the only makeup I wear.
Most recent thing someone else bought me: a cute giraffe print signed by the artist to hang in the girls' jungle-themed bathroom. Thanks mom!
My middle name is: Well, I have two. Ellen is the middle name I was born with; Conner is my maiden name, which I retained as a middle name when I got married.
In the morning I: wake very easily and am anxious to get my day started.
Last night I was: cooking dinner for my parents...yummy ratatouille!
There's this guy I know who: is the best father a family could ask for -- I don't know how I'd do it without him.
If I was an animal I'd be an: absolute wreck -- I do not like animals!
A better name for me would be: Mommy
Tomorrow I am: working...what else is new?
Tonight I am: hoping to rally to do some scrapbooking. I'm getting behind!
My birthday is: December 17th
A little about me
Since Erika tagged me, I guess it's my turn to put up a little info. on myself! (Soon to be followed by the story/survey about me when I get a minute...)
Jobs I've had:
- babysitter
- camp counselor
- t-shirt imprinter (you know all those wacky decals and letters you could have put on a shirt?)
- salesperson at The Limited
- editor of technical manuals
- shipping room manager
- reporter/editor
- au pair
- class notes transcriber for deaf students
- financial services marketing intern
- web administrator
- legal assistant (criminal defense - now THAT was an interesting one!)
- senior brand manager (now we're getting to my career here, LOL)
Movies I never get sick of:
- Sense & Sensibility
- Armageddon
- Notting Hill
- Father of the Bride (1991)
- Legally Blonde
Places I've called home:
- Merrimac, MA
- Plymouth, MA
- Hanover, NH
- Chicago, IL
- Brookline/Boston, MA
- And for a short time... Baltimore, MD; Siena, Italy; Malpensa, Italy; and Buenos Aires, Argentina
TV shows:
- Grey's Anatomy
- Prison Break
- Lost
- Amazing Race
- Damages (new this summer with Glenn Cose -- SO GOOD!)
- Project Runway (it should be time for a new one soon!)
- Property Ladder
Favorite Vacation Spots:
- Aruba (Erika said it best: "oh.my.gawd - heaven"
- Anywhere on the coast of Mexico
- Lake Ossipee, NH
Websites:
http://www.connectedmoms.com/
http://www.people.com/
http://www.askdrsears.com/ (a lifesaver when you have a sick kid!)
http://www.kellymom.com/ (a lifesaver when you're nursing!)
http://www.celebritybabyblog.com/ (cheesy, I know, but I love all the gossip)
http://www.realtor.com/ (I'm a real estate junky and always a little antsy!)
Places I'd rather be:
- playing with my kids
- anyplace in the caribbean, sipping a nice frozen margarita or pina colada
- at a crop getting some scrapbooking done
- Chicago lakefront in the summertime
- riding a giant rollercoast...cuz you gotta love the thrill!
Jobs I've had:
- babysitter
- camp counselor
- t-shirt imprinter (you know all those wacky decals and letters you could have put on a shirt?)
- salesperson at The Limited
- editor of technical manuals
- shipping room manager
- reporter/editor
- au pair
- class notes transcriber for deaf students
- financial services marketing intern
- web administrator
- legal assistant (criminal defense - now THAT was an interesting one!)
- senior brand manager (now we're getting to my career here, LOL)
Movies I never get sick of:
- Sense & Sensibility
- Armageddon
- Notting Hill
- Father of the Bride (1991)
- Legally Blonde
Places I've called home:
- Merrimac, MA
- Plymouth, MA
- Hanover, NH
- Chicago, IL
- Brookline/Boston, MA
- And for a short time... Baltimore, MD; Siena, Italy; Malpensa, Italy; and Buenos Aires, Argentina
TV shows:
- Grey's Anatomy
- Prison Break
- Lost
- Amazing Race
- Damages (new this summer with Glenn Cose -- SO GOOD!)
- Project Runway (it should be time for a new one soon!)
- Property Ladder
Favorite Vacation Spots:
- Aruba (Erika said it best: "oh.my.gawd - heaven"
- Anywhere on the coast of Mexico
- Lake Ossipee, NH
Websites:
http://www.connectedmoms.com/
http://www.people.com/
http://www.askdrsears.com/ (a lifesaver when you have a sick kid!)
http://www.kellymom.com/ (a lifesaver when you're nursing!)
http://www.celebritybabyblog.com/ (cheesy, I know, but I love all the gossip)
http://www.realtor.com/ (I'm a real estate junky and always a little antsy!)
Places I'd rather be:
- playing with my kids
- anyplace in the caribbean, sipping a nice frozen margarita or pina colada
- at a crop getting some scrapbooking done
- Chicago lakefront in the summertime
- riding a giant rollercoast...cuz you gotta love the thrill!
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