Month 4

Another month, another milestone...

You are so much fun! I love interacting with you just to try and get you to smile. You are squealing and grunting and cooing everyday.

This month you napped on my chest a few times. You haven't done that since you were only a couple weeks old. Of course I soaked in every moment of your cute face and how peaceful you were - you have your whole life to sleep in beds, but you are only small enough to sleep on my chest for a short time.

Your new thing is bending your knees and bringing your legs up while on your back. It's a new diaper changing challenge. You do grab your toes every now and then.

   We took you on your first big trip (longer than 1 hour in the car) to see your grandparents in Mississippi for memorial day weekend. You did wonderful on the ride up. You took a bottle right away and slept until we reached the rest stop. We gave you a diaper change, and you got a pin for it being your first time in MS. The lady at the desk just thought you were adorable. I played with you in the car for a bit and you fell back asleep. You got fussy right at the end since you were hungry again.
    Friday night, Travis and I went on our first date since you were born. We went to an outdoor mall, had dinner at P.F. Changs, and frozen custard at Bop's. We had a great time, but you were on our minds, and invaded our conversation often. When we returned, I grabbed you because I missed you so much. You immediately proceeded to spit up on my shoulder, and when I moved you to face me, you projectile vomited on me. Thanks kid for the warm welcome home. Ha!
    Saturday your grandparents threw a lunch party and invited a bunch of their friends to meet you. You did great being held by many people and at one point had everyone's focus as you smiled, cooed, and laughed.
    Sunday, we went to Sunday school at church, and you joined the adult class. All you did was look around at all the new faces. All the new people wore you out, and you slept the whole time while we joined the entire Booker family for lunch at a Mexican restaurant. You woke up right as we were leaving. That evening, we had dinner at Scott and Gracie's house.
   You did well on the ride home and slept the majority of the way. You woke up very hungry, so I had to feed you in a hotel parking lot. It was pretty secluded and we were able to park in some shade. The car was pretty packed, so it was quite difficult feeding you in the backseat - especially for how long you are getting.
   You rolled over from back to stomach for the first time 5/25 at Nonnie and Poppa's house. We all cheered and you got scared and cried. Lately you have been laying on your side, but never tried to roll to your stomach. Sunday night, you were determined and succeeded.

You now like to stand while being held. Your little legs are so strong. We barely hold you and are just helping you keep your balance.

Some of my favorite moments this month has been walking to Winn Dixie by baby wearing you in the K'tan. Every time, you fall asleep so fast. One time you were snoring in the store. Another time your head fell back (mom had to support it) and your mouth was open. One time you were so alert, looking at all the food products, I thought you were going to lean out of the wrap for a moment.

We've had a couple more play dates. I have so much fun watching you interact with other children. I've really enjoyed the change of pace (stay at home mom life can be rough sometimes) and being able to chat with other moms.

You are now interacting more with toys. Your favorite toy is this very colorful crinkly blankie with corners that you can chew on. You can just sit in your bouncy and play with it for like 20 min. It's perfect so that mom can heat up and eat lunch!

We visited dad at work for the first time. I made sure to put you in your special Reinhart orange onsie. All his coworkers enjoyed seeing how alert you were. You even gave a few smiles. I took a few pics of you sitting in Daddy's big chair. You looked SO tiny. Our visit occurred during your normal nap time so you got pretty sleepy towards the end. You were so tired, I couldn't even leave the street and you were out.

This month I feel like we have mastered (or have come close ;)) at taking you out and about. I feel very comfortable with it, especially with daddy.

You've gone to the nursery for the first time this month. You do great and never cry. All the workers say you don't make a sound and just look around. They all love you. We put you in it for every service now.

When you are in a good mood, and I choose to read to you, you get SO excited about reading books sometimes. You squeal, coo, grab at pages (sometimes even close the book), and put your hands on the pages. You're favorites are still "Little Blue Truck," "Hello New Orleans," and our new favorite, "Happy Hippo, Angry Duck."

This month I began summer school. I'm teaching a night class on Monday and Wednesday's from 6 - 9 pm. This is HARD. I didn't know what I was going to get into.... I am beyond exhausted when I come home from work. Here's a typical teaching day: 7 am, I begin taking care of you. During that time, I try to do school work, house work, eat lunch, pump milk for while I'm gone, and get dressed for work. I don't stress if I don't get any type of work done because you are my priority. At around 4:30, Travis comes home early so that I can leave and fight 5 pm traffic to drive to the west bank. I done office work for about 20 min, and head to class. I teach from 6 - 9 and drive home. Arriving at home around 9:30/9:40, I immediately have to feed you. I'm so happy this is only twice a week. As exhausting as I am when I return home, I am so happy to hear the stories of play time you have with Daddy. I know Travis is cherishing these moments where he has you all to himself, and that makes working a little easier.

You've become quite the chatter box lately. It's SO much fun watching you try to talk. You get so excited that you get the hiccups sometimes. Sometimes, I sit you facing me and we chat for about 20 min in the morning. It sounds like you are saying Mom - in which you say it a lot - but I know you don't realize what you are saying. I know you are just learning sounds and how to move your mouth and tongue. But it is pretty cool to hear you say it. :)

We celebrated Father's day by going to the Aquarium and the River walk. You did so well, and I really think you enjoyed looking at all the big and colorful fish.

You love tummy time so much. So much so that now, when we place you on your back to play, you refuse and immediately flip over to your tummy. You basically stay in one spot, play with Sophie, and sometimes make circles - but your tummy stays in the same spot.

All of this growing up is so bittersweet.... I couldn't be prouder of your development, but please slow down....at least just a little? I know you won't stay small for long, but I'm having a hard time with you growing so fast...I think my hormones are talking...This month has been rough dealing with this. Do I really want you to stop growing? Of course not. I am so proud of all the milestones you have already reached. I truly do enjoy being able to witness each and every one. I often think of what you will grow up to be one day. All I want is for you to know and love Jesus, and be happy.

Weight
Birth: 7 lbs. 11 oz
1 month: 9 lbs. 12 oz
2 month: 10 lbs. 13 oz
3 month: 12 lbs. 10 oz
4 month: 14 lbs. 9 oz

Height
Birth: 20.25"
1 month: 22.25"
2 month: 23"
3 month: 24.25
4 month: 25"

Thank you, God, for choosing me to be this little fella's momma.

Love you, Logan.

Peace, Love, and a rolling little boy,
-Miche

Month 3

Month 3 - Mommy is still learning and loving life with you!

This month was your first Easter. We decided to attend the sunrise service, since you were awake for a 4 am feeding. You were so good. You watched a bunch of young boys play on a blanket for the entire service and slept towards the end. Then we enjoyed the gorgeous day outside with your paran's in-law's family. You received gifts and were loved on like they were your own family.

You are still trying to crawl, and still enjoy your tummy time. You are slowly getting brave enough to move your arms. You keep them in front of you for the most part. You now can hold up your head well while on your tummy.

I love when I'm holding you, you hold your head up and rest your little arm on my shoulder.

I love when you wake up in a happy mood in the morning. We get to exchange smiles back and forth, while I rock you. You melt my heart.

It's fun watching you under your play mat. You are making more of a conscious effort of when you choose to kick or hit your toys. You grab/hug the giraffe toy so well - you are even bringing it to your mouth and giving it a little nibble. You love just having a conversation with yourself looking at the mirror - you don't even bother with the toys sometimes.

I'm having fun singing songs to you during the day: Old McDonald, the alphabet, counting in English and Spanish, Patty Cake (and my remix), Skimmer rinky dinky dink (sp?), Itsy Bitsy Spider, Jesus Loves You, You are my Sunshine. Your eyes light up and you smile, and I love how sometimes you join me in song.

I love sitting back and listen to you having conversations -  especially with yourself in the mirror, daddy, or with Poppee.

We faced time with nonnie and poppa the first day you sat in your bumbo chair which ended shortly bc you pooped in it...

You let anyone hold you - but like to keep an eye on me, especially in the beginning. You do SO well with others. This month, I've had to fight the urge to not let anyone hold you...where did that come from!?!

I took advantage of the spring weather and I took you outside. We sat on a blanket in the backyard and enjoyed the breeze. I read to you, let you drool, and sang to you. I placed you in the grass for like 10 seconds and you didn't mind.

We had our first playdates with friends. :)

I've been reading to you more and more. You seem to really like "The Little Blue Truck," "Hello New Orleans," and "Babies First 100 Words."

This month you are drooling and chewing on your fingers, a lot. I guess you are slowly starting the teething stage.

One day when I came home from work, you made the sweetest babin face ever when grammy says, "Did you miss mommy while she was at work?" Broke my heart and melted it all at once. I was glad to snag a pic of that sweet sad face.

You went to your first birthday party - to my cousin Jared's son, Parker. You did great! (besides seriously blowing out a diaper)

You went to your first funeral - your great grandmother Mabel Thibodaux. It was interesting to see everyone's face light up when they saw a baby. You got lots of attention since no babies and hardly any children were present. You were so sweet as you cooed often during the Hail Mary and Lord's Prayers. We also discovered that the cry room (which was placed up front on the side of the alter) was not sound proof very much. You cried screamed during a diaper change, and well, many heard you to my little knowledge at the time. Everyone got a good laugh out of it - including me! You did so well meeting lots of new people - the large Thibodaux fam, plus some.

We went to my boss's house for a boat blessing party. Her husband recently built a deck, and I tought it would be fun to watch the boat pull away from the dock on it. Well, you turned a newly built deck into a poop deck...literally. (Good thing Daddy brought an extra set of clothes)

Everyone adores you. they comment how adorable you are and are amazed at how alert and how well you hold up your head for being so young.

You are no longer in the new born napper, but still in your pack-n-play in our room. Until your sleep becomes a little more consist with 6 hours at a time, I'm thinking you will stay in our room.

You are now drinking 4-5 oz at a feeding. Almost every night you get a bottle from your daddy.

I've loved our time rocking you this month...I've just really cherished that time together. Probably because you are getting so long, it made me face reality that I won't be able to rock you forever...

Your cries have changed. When you are really frustrated you cock your head back and push off with your legs. You are SO strong. You usually do this when you are fighting sleep. After a few minutes of this, you calm completely down and fall asleep. Your feeding cry used to be a panic cry, but not anymore - I guess you know you will be fed if it's time and you cry. I've come a long way, because I have developed a patience now when you cry that I know once I figure it out, I know you will be fine. I'm able to do this without panicking.

I love watching you stretch after being swaddled or a long nap. You arch your back so much and stretch those arms as long as they can go. It always makes me smile and/or laugh.

You got to meet a lot of my extended family on my mom's side the day before mother's day. This is when you met your great-grandmother for the first time who is 91. You instantly started having conversations with her and of course quickly became the center of attention. Just to show you how large this family is, Logan is the 48th great-grandchild. (For the record, not everyone was there.)

I got to experience my first mother's day. :) Daddy fixed mommy crepes, 3 different ways, for breakfast. I received a wrapped canvas of our first professional family photo, and a necklace of baby feet. One foot has your name and the other has your birthday. It also has your birthstone. I love it and wear it often. Our day consisted of going to church - where you pooped on me! Hanging out at home, going get fro-yo as a family, and ordering sushi take out from Taste of Tokyo. (mom's fav!)

This month I learned a hard lesson. When you were born, I thought I could be Michelle the teacher, scrap booker, crafter, shopper, exerciser, reader, video gamer, camper, independent woman, and a mom. While I can be all those things at once, right now, I'm a mom. This month I struggled with that. I struggled with letting my hobbies go be placed on the back burner. I don't want to sound negative or deny how much I love being a mom to my little man, but I'm still in the process of learning to continually love unselfishly. I answer school emails while you are sleeping and sometimes at 3 am. I haven't touched my scrapbook since before you were born. I have barely crafted, and the crafts I did were for you. :) Shopping doesn't happen to often anymore (which probably isn't a bad thing). I don't read, exercise, play video games or camp anymore. I am looking forward in doing all those things, one day, when you are a little older, because you will be able to join me in all those things. :) I'm still learning how to spend my time day to day, but the greatest thing of all is being able to spend it with you. I love you Logan, bunches and bunches.

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What a fun month it's been. When I think back, I think of A LOT of diaper blow outs and poopie stories... You are becoming more and more aware of the world around you, and I love to watch you take it in. You are so alert, and tell mommy and daddy all about what you learned at night if we explore somewhere new. Life's been interesting the past few months, but I wouldn't have it any other way....

Weight
Birth: 7 lbs. 11 oz
1 month: 9 lbs. 12 oz
2 month: 10 lbs. 13 oz
3 month: 12 lbs. 10 oz

Height
Birth: 20.25"
1 month: 22.25"
2 month: 23"
3 month: 24.25"

Thank you, God, for choosing me to be this little fella's momma.

Love you, Logan.

Peace, Love, and a learning mommy,
-Miche

P.S. Not 5 min after this was posted, you pooped all on mommy's leg. Ha! :)

Month 2

Happy 2 months my sweet growing boy!

This morning as I was rocking you, you looked up at me with your big eyes and gave me a big smile. It was the sweetest 5 min of exchanging smiles back and forth. You melted my heart.The sad thing is that I almost missed this moment because I just had to know what was happening on facebook...I guess I discovered what I need to work on next month - focus less on social media. I'm so glad I put that time waster/phone down so I could capture the moment in my heart. If you looked in my cell phone, you would see many pictures of you sleeping, not just because of the funny positions you sleep in or because of how cute you are, but because I try to live in the moment while you are awake. I've made a point to shut the tv off any time you are awake. This month I promise to put the phone away too.

Speaking of sleep, you look so peaceful while you sleep. Now I understand how parents can just watch their children sleep. I love looking at all the little details of your face. How I can see every strand of your thin brown hair. How long your eyelashes are and how they curl up. All the little wrinkles on your hand so you can bend your fingers. I'm amazed at how much lint you manage to get between your fingers and how fast your fingernails grow. I love how when you finally reach your deep sleep, you spit that nunu right out.

You have developed so much this month. It brings me so much joy to watch you grow and learn. You are definitely becoming more aware of this huge world around you. I'm glad that I have the opportunity to witness so much of it. I always take a picture or two (or 20...) and send a few to your daddy as he works all day. Sometimes I even take a video of you to show him what new things we did during the day or just to capture that cute smile.

What's new:

You now coo and make noise and try to "talk." I think the best part about this is you make the biggest smiles in the process. you especially like to talk while under your mobile or play mat. You look at yourself in the mirror and coo, you grab the giraffe by the neck, and swat at your monkey all while your feet are kicking up a storm. When you are in a good mood, I always let you play. Sometimes mom and dad lay down with you and play. :)

You still love lifting your head up or sitting up while being held. I take you on house tours so that you can look around at your home. I tell you about each room as your eyes look around in wonder. I can't help but wonder what you are thinking. Amazing that when you are placed on your stomach, your instinct tells you to attempt to crawl. You can't crawl yet, but boy do you try to! You have a great time laying on your tummy. You can move your head from side to side, and kick and move your feet. No arm movement yet. You love to climb up your daddy though. :)

Memorable moments:
First time going to City Park (sculpture garden).
Watching you try to imitate momma after making a clicking noise with her tongue.
Met your great grandma (Mamaw) from Oklahoma for the first time.
The first time you slept from 10:30 pm - 5:30 am straight. It was a one time deal, but I never felt so refreshed in all my life. However, you do sleep anywhere from 4 - 6 hrs straight at night still.
The countless times you have peed on yourself, momma, daddy, your bed, your changing table, the carpet, the curtains during a diaper change...yeah, still a work in progress. :)
Doing leg exercises (especially motorboat)
Watching your eyes light up and feel your spirit calm when we enter your room.
Reading the Bible to you.
Singing "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art" to put you to sleep.
You know who mom and dad are - eyes follow or you look for us when you hear our voice.
Dancing in the living room with momma and daddy, and you watching momma and daddy dance while in your bouncy seat.

Other noteworthy things:
You still scream and cry very loudly. This makes momma petrified to get out in public, but you seem to prove me wrong...most of the time. ;)
You HATE being woken up. But I love watching you stretch when we release you from your tight swaddle. You always stretch real big with both arms up and bend your back.
You eat really well, now drinking about 3, but mostly 4 oz per feeding almost every 2.5-3 hours during the day.
You still like fans a lot...
You now enjoy bath time with daddy - and licking those wet hands.
You fight sleep sometimes because you are so curious.
We have gone to church twice this month - enjoyed the service from the family room.
We still don't know your eye color, but they are looking like they probably will turn brown.
Momma went back to work - only 2 days a week. You do great while I'm gone and enjoy your bottles.

Weight
Birth: 7 lbs. 11 oz
1 month: 9 lbs. 12 oz
2 month: 10 lbs.13 oz

Height
Birth: 20.25"
1 month: 22.25"
2 month: 23"

Thank you, God, for choosing me to be this little fella's momma.

Love you, Logan.

Peace, Love, and a Growing little boy,
-Miche

The fastest month of my life...

So let's try to recap the fastest month of my life...

Valentine's day, I began active labor. Feb. 15, my sweet baby boy was born. My labor and delivery was a very peaceful and joyous experience. I was happy to have all of my immediate family be able to see him hours after he was born. So much love and happiness filled the room. I hope it's a feeling I never forget.

Memorable moments:

-   Feeling of relief once the epidural kicked in.
-   Having a church friend be my nurse.
-   Logan having the hiccups while being 6 cm dilated.
-   Travis praying for me moments before I began pushing.
-   My doctor sharing a verse in the middle of my labor: God works all things to the good of those who love Him.
-   Looking at Travis's face after they placed Logan on my chest and both of us managing not to ball.
-   Travis and I singing Logan happy birthday during our alone time.
-   Snuggling my little one on my chest for the first time.
-   The fire alarm going off as a practice drill.

So what they say is true. A baby changes your life. I hated hearing some of the negative aspects everyone seems to remind you of while you are pregnant. Do you loose sleep? Sure, but coffee becomes your best friend. (Thank you whoever invented the keurig.) Hey, I had to make up for not drinking any for 9 months somehow. Right? Logan, you have quickly taught me how to be selfless (or at least not as selfish) and how much of a time waster I am. I thought I knew how to put others before myself, but not until you have a child, do you fully understand how to really do that. Hot meals, showers, trips to the bathroom all wait to quite your little one who seems to be fighting gas pain or sleep. But once you are in the most peaceful looking sleep, momma is able to get anything she wants during that hour or two done. Not to mention, you've taught me how to use my left hand and do things one handed that I never could before. I'm sure you will teach me about time, because I don't know where it went this past month besides feeding, sleeping, and diaper changes. You are also teaching me a different kind of love. A love that I have for no other. Thank you Logan for the lessons you already teaching me and the changes in life already. I can only imagine what our new life has in store.

The newborn stage is hard and difficult, but when your beautiful big eyes meet mine while I'm rocking you, I know the sleep I have lost is worth it. When you snuggle up on my chest and place your head on your arms and make the sweetest face because your belly is full, I know the pain and time of breastfeeding is worth it. When I see that smile, I know helping you fight through the gas pains is worth it. Even though you are probably stretching the neck on some of my shirts by gripping it tight, it's worth it to give you content. The countless times we put back on the one sock you manage to always loose (even while swaddled) but it keeps those toesies warm, so it's worth it. The fact that you are not a fan of baths, it's worth it, to keep that sweet soft smooth skin clean. The fact that you literally scream the entire time your diaper is being changed until that last button on the onsie is snapped and you are lifted up, magically you are content. It's worth it, to know I've met your need. Even though momma has only been out the house a couple of times thus far, your needs are being met, so it's worth it. In case you don't know, momma loves you lots.

Memorable Moments:

-   Almost one week old - sleeping in - having skin to skin time with mom and dad.
-   First time we gave you a bath, you screamed the entire time. Then when momma wrapped you up in a towel, you proceeded to poo. Once momma removed the towel and was about to put a diaper on you, you peed all over me - in which I had JUST took a shower and put on clothes other than pjs. Crazy thing is that I hadn't changed a single diaper and yet I got peed and pooed on...
-   First walk around the block in your stroller - you hated the sun in your eyes. Then screamed half way home since you barely had a wet diaper.
-   Taking newborn pictures at 2 weeks old.
-   Most used word to describe you: adorable.
-   Momma's sleep deprive moment: almost every night, waking daddy up saying, "Take him" because I'm thinking you are still in my arms after feeding, and I want to sleep. Some nights, this happens multiple times.
-   Your name suits you well, since we have had to clip your "claws" at least 5 times so far and your scratches on your face heal quickly (very similar to Logan the Wolverine) and you look just like your Poppa (Travis's dad - Dwain, Logan's middle name) when he was a baby.
-   When you are eating sometimes you make a fist with just your pinky up, so momma says you are having "tea time." 


What you love:
Daddy rocking you.
Momma singing to you. Especially, "Some Where Over the Rainbow."
Your hands. You love to put them by your face while eating and sometimes squish your face - meal time gets intense for you. They are a big comfort to you by sucking on fingers or knuckles.
Meal time.
The way daddy swaddles you.
Ceiling fans - moving or not moving.
Holding your head up. Everyday in the mid-morning you have to have some time to do this.
Being held. You let anyone hold you.

What you are not a fan of:
A little pee in your diaper. Dirty ones are ok though. We don't get it...and this makes us go through A LOT of diapers to keep you happy.
Diaper changes.
Bath time. (But you are getting better)
Changing clothes.
Being naked?
You have a love hate relationship with the pacifier.
Fighting your sleep.
Gas pains. (No one blames you for this one)
I'm going to say the microwave because every time momma decides to use it, you decide otherwise...

Weight
Birth: 7 lbs. 11 oz
1 month: 9 lbs. 12 oz

Height
Birth: 20.25"
1 month: 22.25"

Thank you, God, for choosing me to be this little fella's momma.

Love you, Logan.

Peace, Love, and a New born baby,
-Miche

Sitting in a Tree...

Our Facebook announcement. I wanted to do something creative to share the news with the rest of our family and friends. So I naturally went to Pinterest for some ideas. I found one idea that I thought was cute. A couple was sitting in a tree holding a calk board with a check off list from a nursery rhyme. I didn't like the chalk board idea, so instead I decided to act out each line in pictures. Enjoy!

 Sitting in a Tree...

 K-I-S-S-I-N-G

 First comes love.

 Second comes marriage.

 Then comes...

 Proof of our little one. :)

Peace, Love, the secret is out!
-Miche

And then there were.....3?!?

Ten months. Some months were easy. Some months were hard. Some months were busy. Some months were long. Lots of stress, crying, understanding, relief, joy, arguing, hopeful, judging, grateful, hopelessness, comfort, comparing, feeling free, learning, and sharing.
In which all lead up to...

I am happy to announce that my husband and I for (4 1/2) years will be expecting our first little blessing in February!

We surprised our families with the news in person. It was so hard to keep that secret from them every time I talked to them on the phone.

My family was surprised by a last minute thrown together birthday party for my husband (his birthday was the following weekend). My family didn't suspect anything since they knew I was surprising my husband with a little get away to Biloxi, MS for his actual birthday weekend. Our plan was to bring out a cookie cake with writing saying that "We are pregnant!" after lunch. Once everyone arrived and started filling their plates with yummy food, it felt like f-o-r-e-v-e-r until everyone was done eating. I could barely eat, I was so nervous. I wasted no time after I saw empty plates. I quickly cleaned the table and said, "Time for dessert!" A friend of ours (who was aware of our news) placed the cookie cake in front of my husband, and my husband tilted it so everyone could read it. Everyone's mouth literally dropped! Their reaction was priceless! Clapping and cheering and excitement exploded in the room.

His family was surprised by a late Father's Day present to my husband's dad. My husband managed to get the whole family on the couch as he opened his gift. The gift was a box with a picture of a tree with hearts and the saying "Our family grows with love," on the cover. Inside the box there were pictures of my husband and I holding the positive pregnancy tests with looks of horror and then very happy faces. I also included the phase, "The only thing that's better than having you as parents is having you as grandparents!" They were surprised and excited as well.

The wait was so hard, but worth it to witness their reactions in person.

Peace, Love, and a baby.
-Miche

Looking Back on 2012

I wrote a blog about my Top Ten Resolutions for 2012, and today I want to reflect on those resolutions as my 2012 chapter comes to a close.

Here is the short list version:
1. Read the Bible in a year.
2. Pray throughout the day.
3. Write in a P-journal - 4 days a week.
4. Maintain a healthy body.
5. Get to know my neighbors.
6. Continue to work on loving people in my everyday ordinary life.
7. Continue to pray for my friends in Zambia, Africa.
8. Volunteer more often at our church's food bank.
9. Quit biting my nails.
10. Grow my hair long enough to donate to Locks of Love.
  New Tradition: "Memory Jar" kept in the kitchen.


Here are the grades I've given myself:

1. F    Once I fall off this horse, I feel like I can't get back on.

2. D    I still struggle with praying throughout the day. Beginning of my day and end of my day, I got it. But there is SO much in between! I'm a work in progress on this one.

3. F    So this one lasted 2 months...but I still really like the concept.

4. A-  My husband and I joined a gym in February and decided to make some lifestyle changes in making exercise a priority, eating out less and eating healthier meals more often. We had blood tests done for our health insurance and our numbers came out awesome. To date, my husband has lost 45 pounds! I am SO proud of him. You can read about an experience I had at the gym HERE. Also, I ran my first 10k ever! It was a lot of fun and I enjoyed running it with a really good friend of mine. Why the minus? Because since Thanksgiving, I've been to the gym once. The holidays killed my routine...

5. D+  I know this one will take time, but I feel like I could have done a lot more. You can read about an opportunity I took HERE. Also, my husband and I did make Christmas goodies for some of ours neighbors, but when we had time to deliver them, no one was home. There's always 2013! Right???

6. D+  I'm probably being harsh on myself on this one, but it leaves a lot of room for improvement which I think I need. Lately, I feel like selfishness has crept back into my life big time...ugh.


7. C+  In 2011, I went on a mission trip to Zambia, and it impacted me in a way I never expected. You can read ALL about my trip HERE. I kept in touch with a couple of people through email and facebook. I do not message them as often as the beginning of the year, but I think about Zambia and the people often. And when I do think of them, I say a prayer for them. God Bless Zambia and the gracious passionate people I met.


8. F   We didn't volunteer. Not once. I'm sadden about that. However, we did volunteer work with our church for other occasions throughout the year, which I am happy about. If I change this resolution to do more volunteer work with my church, I'd give it a C.


9. C-  This one was hit or miss. I would quit, and then start up again about every month. I've been working really hard on this one lately, and I can honestly say that my nails are the longest they have ever been! Seriously, I don't know how to use them. For instance, I'm having trouble typing this blog right now because my nails are in the way. It's driving me crazy and making me tempted to bit them, but nail polish has been my friend lately.


10. A+  Almost 12 inches donated. Feel free to read about it HERE.


So I didn't completely keep my resolutions, but I'm happy that I made them. I think we should all have goals to strive for. An amazing man once told me, "If you don't have a target, you will hit it every time."


Cheers to a new year and new targets!
-Miche

P.S. 2013 resolution post to come soon...