Goals: February Update

As many of you know, I set quite a handful of goals for myself this year. The full list can be seen here and in my original post.

In the past month, here's how I've fared on my goals:

Books and Blogging
1. Read 50 books: I only read one book in January, but I managed to read 5 in February.

Goals 2-4. Post at least 2x/week, Post about the family at least 2x/month, Post about teaching at least 2x/month: I didn't manage to write any teaching-related posts this month, but I did get up some info about the family.

5. Clear 300 books off the shelves: 157 books off the shelves this month! Hopefully, you have entered in the giveaways I've posted. More giveaways are coming!

6. Reorganize my bookshelves to better see the TBR piles: I'm about halfway there after the massive book elimination, but I'm still not 100% sure exactly how I want to organize. Right now my books are not separated by read/not read, and I'm not sure I separate them that way - but I do need a way to identify those books I haven't read yet....

Food and Drink
1. Cook a "real" meal at least 1x/week: Success! My favorite meal of the month was the Corn and Feta Pasta I made last week. I'll be posting the recipe sometime this month.

Goals 2-4.Freeze at least two meals a month, Cook at least two new recipes per month, Organize my recipes and cookbooks:Yet again, I've failed at these goals; although, I did add more recipes to my unorganized stack.

5. Try at least 10 new types of wine: I tried four new wines this month: a Cabernet Sauvignon from Beringer, a Moscato by Astoria, a Rioja from Rioja Vega, and a Velvet Red from Illinois Cellars. I was most definitely not a fan of the Cab until I chilled it and mixed it with a bit of Sprite - at which point I found it quite tasty; I'm sure there are those of you reading this in horror right now, so I apologize. The Moscato was excellent, and I downed the whole bottle in like three days, same with the Velvet Red. I was expecting to like the Rioja as I enjoy Merlot, but no such luck. Clearly I'm enjoying the sweet, dessert wines right now.

6. Try at least 5 new types of vegetable: No new veggies; although I've renewed my love of corn and sweet potatoes.

7. Eat fruit at least 3x/week: I would grade myself at a B+ for this one. I am eating fruit, but it's boring...apples and pineapples...and it's only 2 or 3 times per week. I need to up my game on this.

Health and Fitness
1. Lose 50 pounds (back to pre-babies weight): I still have no idea what I weigh...

Goals 2 and 4. Exercise 30 minutes/day, 3x/week (once with the kids), Stretch (separate from exercise) at least 4 days/week:I'm not making the 3 times per week goal, but I have managed to half-ass workout three times this month by running with my daughter. I can make it about 10 minutes before I have to walk...that is both depressing and motivating

3. Take a daily multivitamin: Success!

Home and Organization
1. Get picture albums up-to-date and organized: No progress since January, but it's almost done.

2. Do at least 1 load of laundry during the week instead of saving it all up for Sunday: Having a new baby makes this goal rather easy to accomplish as the random emissions of bodily fluids from said baby tend to get all over everything.

3. Maintain a more detailed, more organized schedule/planner - and check it multiple times per day: Success!

4. Reorganize the kitchen: I only managed to get one cabinet cleared out and organized....oops!

5. Make a family memory book: Nothing accomplished here

Work and Education: No progress here

Family and Fun
1. Write a letter to Madison and Carter at least 1x/month: Success!

Goals 2 through 4: Go on at least four family outings, Attend at least one adult event (concert, play, etc.), Get professional family photos (and make family memory book): No luck here; although I do wonder if my trip to the casino with the hubby can count as an adult event. :)

5. Exercise with Madison (and Carter) at least 1x/week: Running with Madison has been my only exercise, and while it's minimal, it's a start. And she loves it so very, very much. Running is her favorite thing to do - and one of the only things that makes her truly giggle.