Good morning WISH friends,
Before we head out today, I wanted to do my monthly New Year's Resolutions update post. It helps me to see where I am going and where I have been for the month. Here goes:
1. I want to lose 20-25 pounds before we leave for WDW in September. Okay, definitely need some improvement here... I weighed in this morning and I am at 210.8. I am not happy about the number, but it is my fault for not being more focused on my health. I will try and remedy that in March.
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. I want to build up our savings account. Okay, need improvement here too. We haven't added any money to our account since we opened it last month.
3. I want to pay off as much debt as possible. Okay, doing better with this. We have two credit cards paid off as of Monday.
4. I want to become a better cook. I want to cook healthy, balanced meals for my family. Wow.... This one went way out the window this month! Too much eating out and not enough planning of meals. Gotta get back on track here for sure.
5. I want to organize my time better. All I can say about this is that it is in progress. Am I happy with the clutter that is in my house/garage? No, but we have been selling some stuff on eBay so that is a start. When we have a nice day, we plan on tackling the garage full force. As for organizing my time better, I need to turn the TV off during the day like I did last month so things get done. Bottom line here.
All in all, February was not a great month as far as resolutions go. The good thing is that I have identified the problems here and can now address them in the month to come. It does bug me to see that I haven't made much progress this month, but I needed to post this for accountability reasons.
We are leaving this afternoon for Kalahari. I am hoping my DH and I can spend the drive out there talking about our plans and goals for the year ahead and make some decisions about things that are up in the air. That way, when we get to Kalahari, it will be a fun and relaxing time for all of us. We won't be weighed down by all of the serious talk.
Tomorrow, we have to be back early so that I can watch my niece and so my DH can get to Columbus for an installation. In the next week, we will be traveling to Pennsylvania again, Cincinnati, Beavercreek, OH, and Kentucky for work. Whew!
Finally, I would like to ask for you prayers today. First for the situation with our extended family. Second, that we will have wisdom and God's guidance in our goals for the next year. Lastly, for safe travel... We will be driving a lot in the next week!
Have a great day everyone! I'll see you tomorrow or Friday!
P.S. I forgot about our rewards programs this month! So far this month, we have earned:
$25 Disney Gift Card (SR)
$25 Restaurant.com Gift certificate (MP)
$50 Disney Gift Card (QR)
$25 Disney Gift Card (QR)
Our pending amounts include:
$87 with SR (waiting to cash out for more Disney gift cards)
$15 with QR (waiting for credits to post to purchase another Disney gift card)
So, I may make Super Member status at SR this quarter. I think I have until March 31st to do it. Once I become a Super Member, there are additional benefits and higher payouts for offers that I can take advantage of.
Last but not least, we counted out our change jar from December-Middle of February and we had $83 in change!
When we got home, I made dinner and then we went to my BIL's house to discuss the job offer. I have to admit, I am feeling very overwhelmed by all of the stuff that he wants me to do. I know it will be a gradual process, but I am really not 100% sure that this is the job for me. 
I will pray about it, give it a few days, and then make a decision.
Last night, we had the chance to sit down and talk for the first time in awhile. He told me about some things that have been bothering him for awhile now.... I don't want these issues to bog him down and discourage him. Thank you!
for your grandpa 
for DH
for you & i'm sure you will make the right decision regarding the job.
tomorrow, but am hoping that you can relax, unwind & enjoy!!
