Goals: Summer 2014

I have been putting off the writing of this post, mainly because I am injured.  I've been holding out, hoping the pain would miraculously stop or that the doctor would give me magic beans or something. So far, neither has occurred.  So, with a heavy heart, I am forced to conclude that summer will not start out with a bang in terms of my fitness goals.  And, to be perfectly honest, living with constant pain is exhausting.  The pain is bad enough now that it doesn't matter what position I'm in - it hurts.  Transitions are when it hurts the worst - getting into or out of the car, lying down, getting up, lifting Lucy, shifting positions during the night (which also wakes me up), etc.

So, for the last week, I've basically thrown myself a pity party.  I've lamented the fact that I  have 0 miles since my run three weeks ago.  I have cried about not being able to go to yoga for at least two weeks (and honestly, the thought of going makes me cringe - my back hurts that bad), which means my goal to attend "30 Days of Sweat" is out the window.  So I am having to revamp my fitness goals for this summer.

And, while I was at it, I did my other summer goals too. I read somewhere that it helps to categorize your goals, so I'm trying it out.  They are as follows:

Health Goals:

• watch the diet very carefully, focusing on fresh, plant-based foods
• once my back has recovered, continue with yoga and frequent walking
• continue oil pulling (not sure this is necessarily a "health" goal, but it makes my mouth feel clean and I do believe my teeth are a bit whiter)
• drink only water, but allow myself one tea per week
• weight down to 140

Reading Goals:

• finish my list - only 5 more to go!
• read Catcher in the Rye (for you, Lara!)
• read my two parenting books (one of my unreached 30 Before 30 goals)
• reread Mockingjay

Relational Goals:

• take at least one trip down to OK to visit my brother and his family
• go on no less than FOUR non-kid outings with my super-hot husband of nearly 10 years
• oh yeah...and celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary
• try to connect with the women in my moms class at least once a week OUTSIDE of Sunday
• coordinate a freezer cooking night at church

Spiritual Goals:

• continue to be discipled
• lead a Moms Connect Group
• participate in our movies/13 Coffees Connect Group both by going and doing the prep beforehand
• focus on prayer
• increase Bible study

Family Goals:

• take a (small) trip
• make a summer "do" list with my son...and do all the stuff!
• throw him a 4.5 birthday party (his birthday is right after Christmas so we party on his half birthday)
• attend the Sports Center family reunion
• enjoy time with Rick's extended family when they come in July 

Personal Goals:

• make a "to do" list every week and post it in my bedroom (like the one above)
• keep my house in a constant state of cleanness - this helps my stress level stay down
• prepare home-cooked meals for the family every weekday
• finish Lucy's baby book (another of my unmet 30 Before 30 goals)
• make videos from the kids' early years of life (again, another unmet 30 goal)

And...go!