We are pretty much fully settled in here in Terre Haute. I’m still unsure of how I will handle day to day life without working. Let me just say, Noah keeps me plenty busy! He is a busy boy these days, getting into EVERYTHING.

I have a few goals I would like to accomplish this year. I’ve been saying I’d like to do these things, but when it comes down to it, doing is much different than saying you’re going to do it. I have decided to post these goals in an attempt to keep myself accountable for actually accomplishing them. And maybe I can get some outside encouragement as well.

Goal 1: Stay fit! -I’ve been exercising pretty regularly for the past 2 1/2 months. The baby weight is finally off and I’m actually below my pre-pregnancy weight! I’d like to keep it going though….not necessarily losing weight, but staying active and eating right. There are so many benefits that I have found. They are obvious benefits, but I just have never really been consistent in sticking to a fitness plan. I have more energy and I feel better about myself.

Goal 2: Expand my cooking horizon – Andrew and I have about 5 meals that we eat all of the time. All pretty simple, but I’m getting sick of making/eating the same things over and over again. I also have a fear of cooking meat. I wouldn’t call it a phobia, but I’m just scared to undercook meat, SO I end up overcooking it. I’m thinking a meat thermometer would be a good investment in accomplishing this goal.

Goal 3: Learn to sew – This is the scariest of my goals, because I just have never used a sewing machine. I also need to take the step in getting my sewing machine fixed before I can do much about this.

Goal 4: Start making cards again – I used to make homemade greeting cards, but I fell out of it and I’m pretty sure we have been keeping Hallmark in business. When we spent over $30 dollars on cards for Father’s Day, we realized it would be much more cost effective to make our own. First step, get basic supplies!

I think working toward these goals will keep my plenty busy this year.

To end this post, I would just like to say that Andrew, Noah, and I are truly blessed by all of the supportive family and friends that we have. We are so grateful for all of you.

Love you all,

Rachel