Here I Am....

The fire is on, kids are in bed, the latest CSI episode is in the background & I'm in my nightly routine. I spend a little too much time in the evening surfing the web & on facebook, so I thought I should make better use of my time and at least try out one of these blogs. It seems everyone is doing it, whether it's to document daily life, new goals, or just to keep memories. What do I want out of this blog? I tend to just get ideas from others and not tap into my own creativity. So, here it is...my goal is to....???? Still figuring it out. But, sure, why not.... keep track of my goals, document my daily life, and set new challenges. So here it goes...

2010 has just arrived! We had a fun party welcoming in the new year with friends & family. The kids were dancing & yelling "2010" as the countdown began & the ball dropped. Around 12:05 am I announced that I would give $20 to the 1st kid who jumped in the pool, then Aunt Jada said she would throw in a $20! $40 to jump into a freezing pool, is it worth it?? Well, Noah jumped in around 12:10 am once he mustered up enough courage to dive into the freezing water! Unlce Ryan inspired him though since he jumped in minutes before! What a fun-filled night!

So with the arrival of the new year many of us evaluate our life & set new goals or resolutions. Unfortunately I'm not the greatest at meeting my goals or keeping my resolutions. With that said, I'm surprisingly inspired this new year to break the cycle. Let's start with physical fitness...

1. I've been at my current weight for 4 years now....I'm never happy with the way I look & CONSTANTLY compare myself to others. I am not and nor will I ever be like the people in my life. So, I have to accept that, after all the Bible says that we are not to compare ourselves & that we have all been given unique strengths & gifts. So I will be searching for my "uniqueness".

So, one thing I am doing that is totally out of my comfort zone is learning to run...yes 'learning to run'. My husband can just decide that he is going to go run 4 miles & he does it! He has even signed up for a 6 k run and a mini-marathon in Feb & March. I'm actually jealous! I have always said that I can't run.....I suppose Phil 4:13 didn't apply to running in my mind! But for some reason I believe I can run now. So today, I started my running program. For 10 weeks I will be runnng every morning and eventually be able to run for 45 min. How awesome is that!?! My goal is to run with Rich in Feb & Mar 2011 in the same races he will be running this year. Who knows maybe there will be a race I can participate in by the fall. I'm also working out at Curves every morning for 30 min. When you really push yourself it's a great workout! Thanks to my great friend Amy, I have accountability & encouragement everytime I walk through the doors!

Now moving on...Finances...uggghhh!

2. It is so easy to get into debt!!!!! Unfortuanetlly we all know how difficult it is to get out! So today, we laid it all out & are making a plan. Dave Ramsey would be so proud. I'm such an instant gratification person, so snowballing this debt will take time & I will have to learn to be patient & persevere.

Last but not least...motherhood

3. What can I say? Being a mother is the hardest job I've had so far. Don't get me wrong, I love it & wouldn't trade it for anything. But the consistency part & challenges that come is at time EXTREMELY overwhelming. I try everyday to be the best I can be and when I lay my head down to go to sleep I feel like a complete failure in every way. I homeschool (4th grader, Kindergartner, & Preschooler) but most days I wonder why in the world God called me down this path. Thankfully I have so much support from my mom-in-law, sis-in-law & hubby. I couldn't do it without them. Seriously! I am not creative, I'm impatient, I can't wait till the goals are met, and the kids are done for the day. Now, I have to be honest....Mom-in-law comes over everyday and works with Noah & Jack so she is doing the hard part. But I know she can't do it forever and soon I will have to step up and take over but I'm going to be dramatic here and say that the thought paralyzes me with fear! But that's where 2 Tim 1:7 comes in....God hasn't given me the spirit of fear but of LOVE, POWER, & a SOUND MIND! So, trust the Lord with this Misty! He is my strength & when I am weak (and I am so weak in this area) He is strong! Halleluer! (Madea)

My last thought and goal on motherhood is this....be consistent Misty! We are implementing a strict bedtime as well as cracking down on some behaviors we have gotten lazy on. My kids are probably wondering what is going on but it's for their good! There is safety in discipline.

So here I am....laying it all out here. Praying & believing for a successful 2010 in so many ways.

Until next time....

Oh yeah....I plan on having a blast figuring all of this out!