A Year of Improvements

Well, as you all know, John left on Monday. It was pretty hard on me watching him walk away to get on his flight. I cried, a lot, for most of the day. The boys have been great the past few days and it's helped a lot to keep my mind off of things. There are some things that trigger the waterworks but for the most part I think I'm doing ok. Before John left we discussed some things that we would like to have happen over the next year, some self improvement and personal goals and some things we would just like to be done. I'm posting my list here because I could use some help with accomplishing my goals. I would like to have them accomplished or be on my way to accomplishing them by the time John comes home.

1. Getting healthy/ into shape: This is the most important on my list. I know my body is nowhere close to being what it should be. I don't just mean aesthetically, I mean overall. I don't eat the way I should and I don't go to the gym as much as I should, if at all. I don't like the way I look and I don't like the way I feel. In fact, I hate it. If you see me eating something that's not very healthy, say something. If you see me eating more than I should, say something. Ask me if I've gone to the gym and about my workouts. I have very little will power and almost no motivation so anything will help.

2. Organizing the house: Now that the basement is done it's time to get this house in order. As I said before, I'm a person with little motivation so I could really use some help with this. Offering to watch the kids is great. Offering to help with the house is even better.

3. Potty training Roman: Roman is quickly approaching his third birthday and we had hoped to have him potty trained before John left but it just didn't happen. He will sit on the potty and sometimes go before bedtime but that's it. He has no interest with getting out of diapers. If anyone has potty trained a boy and has some helpful advise I'm all ears.

4. Painting the house: This was also something John and I wanted to do before he left but just never got to. I want to repaint the kitchen, upstairs family room, master bedroom, boys room and Marissa's room. If anyone is willing to help it would be very much appreciated.

5. Pay off debt: There are some things that are on my credit report that have been hanging over my head for a while now. I don't expect anyone to help me out with this, just posting it here for my reference.

6. Fix eyes and teeth: Just some things that I would like (and need to) have done. I need to see an opthamologist because I know my eyes are bad and I also need to see a dentist about having my wisdom teeth pulled. If anyone is willing to help out with babysitting for these appointments and possible transportation with the dental appointment it would be greatly appreciated.

There may be more things that I add to this list but this is all I have for now. Any and all help is more than appreciated. Thank you all for the help and support of my family and I during the next year.