waking up

 Finn and Emme have such different wake up moods! As you can see Finn said "no, stop it" his famous last words. And Emme I could do just about anything to get her to smile.

Finn eventually warmed up when he was able to make one of his favorite things, blueberry pancakes.

31 by 31 : a list

got this idea from a friend and wanted to post it so that I can hold myself accountable! It is simply a list relating to my age of things I would like to do or maintain within the next year!

31 by 31 : a list

1. Do yoga everyday! improve balance, maintain weight.
2. get rid of all clutter. if we don't love it and use it we don't need it! (pantry, freezer, etc)
   
3. listen to more music. watch less TV (even at night when the boys are home)
   
4. learn more about blogging. update The Cichy Family more often :)
   
5. "look good" everyday! hair did, face painted, NO jammies.
   
6. Drink a full 32 oz. bottle of water each day. more water=better health
   
7. read and use my camera manual. i want to take better photos.
   
8. take more pictures. don't have nearly enough of Emersyn.
   
9. Move every day! even if it's dancing to music, or while cleaning.
   
10. have more company. i am such a hermit sometimes!
    
11. visit the library each week. good for me and the kiddos!
    
12. a monthly date with Joshua. even if it's just for a cup o coffee.
    
13. develop a better method of food shopping. even with my list, i get stressed.
    
14. stick to the budget. find what really fits our needs and stick to it.
    
15. write more letters/send more cards. everyone enjoys a little sail mail, INCLUDING ME!
    
16. start a college saving plan. if 3 years went as fast as the next 15, we're in trouble!
    
17. expand my dinner menu. i have lots of cookbooks and i just neglect them.
    
18. save $ for trips. ie. Duluth is a "marriage must"
    
19. Read The Help. currently on my nightstand.
    
20. read more. PERIOD!
    
21. learn to make tiramisu. not just the easy kind.
    
22. be able to do ten push-ups. may sounds week but I can't do many now.
    
23. take a facebook break.
24. learn/relearn card games.
    
25. go to a blog meet-up. hoping to start one related to MS.
    
26. create a fun and functional wardrobe. one fit for a stay at home mom.
    
27. have fresh flowers in the house once a month. a creativity must! but have to add H2O
    
28. renew my passport. i want to be ready for any opportunity that arises.
    
29. finish finn's baby book. get it organized and caught up.
30. finish Emme's baby book. get it organized and caught up.
    
31. be cheerful and encourage my husband and kids all day every day! i am often too pessimistic.