New Year, New View...NO resolutions...well

I don't like resolutions so much.  I don't feel the need to wait to do something I really should be doing anyway.  But, I admit, this year I have "goals".  My goals involve being a better me.  I am excited about my accomplishments in my kitchen this past year.  I find peace and tranquility in being in this special place.  I hope to continue my progress here.  I have found it refreshing to get back to basics.  I am excited that I know how to bake bread from scratch.  I am excited we have had jam all winter from the gift of strawberries last summer.  I am thrilled I have learned to ease belly aches and food allergies through natural means rather then chemically.  God has provided for all of our needs, so I turn to His bounty rather then my medicine cabin more often then I used to. 

My husband and I have decided to shape up our children's education as well.  We have decided to remember why we choose to home educate...to bring them to God.  So each day we will start our day with Bible.  We are adding to our Bible curriculum and making it more meaty rather then fluff!  So far, so good...the kids have been more focused and more driven throughout their day because we start our day where we should have in the first place!

We have decided to cut back...big time.  I have finally come to the realization that I am not responsible for running every organization my children are involved in.  I will NOT coach and lead everything for 2011.  My family deserves better from me.  I cannot be all things to all people.  BUT, I can be the best I can be as a Godly example to my own kiddos. 

We have decided to do more things as a family.  I think we realized, at a wedding of our friends' "little girl", that our time with our kids is limited.  We love being together.  We refuse to let other things, even good things bring us apart.  So, more time together is definitely a goal!

We are going to start building a large food storage.  We hope to be able to collect enough food, by the end of 2011, to feed us for a year.  We are going to do this through couponing.  Tips are welcome.  We aren't doing this for gloom and doom reasons but rather to be better stewards of what God has given us.  We also realize that everyday emergencies are immanent.  In this economy it is best to be prepared!

Personally, I am getting back to losing weight.  I have dropped nearly 40 lbs...I think gained back 10...and have about 40 more to take off.  I can do it!  I am challenging myself to get back on the horse!  A lot more protein and a lot less sugar!
It is a big list, but we can do it! We have prayed about it.  We feel lead to accomplish these things. One thing we know is that through Christ ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!  So, with continued prayer and his guidance these are very do-able goals!

I welcome comments, encouragement, criticisms, helpful hints, suggested resources, and tag alongs.  If anything I have mentioned hits home or strikes a cord...jump in the boat and help me paddle! 

Oh and of course, HaPpY NeW YeAr!!!!