Resolutions

I don't usually make resolutions.  Yes there is the excitement of a new year a new me but I don't stick to anything very long.  I always watch what I eat and go to the gym off and on through out the year.  I always make big plans for myself spending hours researching, planning, making lists, and writing things down.  These also usually get pushed to the side and forgotten about.  

Here is a list of the things I am usually trying to improve:

devotions

eating more healthy

exercising more

meal planning

activities with Jordan

organizing

cleaning

read a book

blog

do something with pics-scrapbook/project life/picture frames

When it comes down to it what I really need to do to make all these things work is work on my time management.  It seems like I can get through a day or week and think what have I done with my time.  I usually spend the mornings cleaning, laundry, making meals, cleaning up meals, pay bills, ect.  I am always looking forward to rest time so I have a few minutes of quiet with out running, yelling, mom...mom...mom, he did that, she is looking at me, he touched me, you know the day to day stuff.  I end up wasting time away on the computer with facebook, pinterest, and blog reading.  The afternoons are my real wasted space. I am starting to get tired, looking forward to the evening, and don't have any desire to do much. We do snack, Michelle does homework, Jordan plays, and I kind of float/ space out.  I can usually get myself to do some dishes, fold the laundry in the dryer, get in a few games of hanging with friends, and dinner for kids.  We usually head to the gym around 5:30 and don't get home until close to 7.  Then it is a shower, pjs, and I hit the couch.  I usually stay there until a quick cleaning burst and bed.  

I know I can do way better with my time.  I have less child care kids now so will be having a lot more days of just Jordan and I. I want time management to be my thing I work on this year.  I feel I can get so much more done that I want to do if I use my time better.  I did work on a cleaning schedule so the neglected parts of the house (upstairs) get some attention. I am going to start with that.  If i can get that down to a routine I would love to make a "schedule" for myself to try and follow.  

If i can get a handle on time I feel I can do all the things above and some so I can feel more accomplished at the end of the day.

Kind of rambled on and on but my thoughts for now.