Showing posts with label 2015. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2015. Show all posts

Thursday, 10 December 2015

Currently...

...delving into family history.
...sewing like a machine.
...preparing for another busy Christmas.
...getting over another nursery induced illness
...drinking lots of coffee.
...eating all the mince pies.
...writing cards and letters.
...planning exciting things for 2016.
...enjoying giggles with Isabella.
...reviewing Isabella's year in photos - can't believe the difference in her!

Tuesday, 3 November 2015

November Goals

Here are my goals for this month:

  • Use moisturiser every day.
  • Make an advent calendar.
  • Take a family photo.
  • Exercise once a week.
  • Celebrate our first lantern festival.

Friday, 30 October 2015

October Goal Review

Here's how I did this month:

  • Take a family photo - not done.
  • Complete three sewing projects. - did two and a knitting project.
  • Zumba once a week. - started out well and then came the holidays.
  • Have a family day trip. - done - the craft fair.
  • Write to my Gran. - done twice!

Thursday, 1 October 2015

October Goals

Here are my goals for this month:

  • Take a family photo.
  • Complete three sewing projects.
  • Zumba once a week.
  • Have a family day trip.
  • Write to my Gran.

Wednesday, 30 September 2015

September Goals Review

  • Drink more water! - done! I've cut down on coffee and pop and drunk more tea and water.
  • Organise and celebrate the European Day of Languages. - done!
  • Complete three sewing projects. - one and a half done...
  • Take a family photo. - done!
  • Keep up the running. - this kind of tailed off in the second half of the month but I am cycling again.

Friday, 11 September 2015

Currently...

...enjoying having granddad here to stay.
...nervous and excited about Isabella at nursery.
...drinking more tea.
...planning and working hard for school.
...getting crafty for nursery.
...developing my camera skills.
...clearing out mine and Isabella's wardrobes bit by bit.
...feeling lucky to watch this little one grow and learn every day.

Tuesday, 1 September 2015

September Goals

Here are my goals for the month:


  • Drink more water!
  • Organise and celebrate the European Day of Languages.
  • Complete three sewing projects.
  • Take a family photo.
  • Keep up the running.

Friday, 28 August 2015

August Goals Review

Here's how I did this month:

  • Get things on our walls - done!
  • Take a family photo - done!
  • Tidy up the garden - done!
  • Plan the European Day of Languages in school - done!
  • Get Isabella ready for nursery - done!

All in all a great month! I also finished the dress and kept up my running.

Thursday, 20 August 2015

Currently...

...slowing the pace down to enjoy the rest of the holidays.
...reading Sylvia Plath.
...eating giant courgettes from our garden.
...enjoying Isabella time.
...getting out in the garden more.
...spending more candle lit evenings on the terrace.
...making progress in the house while we have chance.
...riding a creative wave.
...preparing Isabella for nursery.
...baking more.

Tuesday, 4 August 2015

August Goals

Here are my goals for this month:

  • Get things on our walls.
  • Take a family photo.
  • Tidy up the garden.
  • Plan the European Day of Languages in school.
  • Get Isabella ready for nursery.
I also want to finish the dress and run three times a week.

Friday, 31 July 2015

July Goals Review

Here's how I did this month:

  • Take a family photo. - done!
  • Finish sewing the dress. - sooo close but lots done so I'm happy.
  • Revisit my 30 things list. - done!
  • Do some kind of sport. - cycling, running, swimming...done!
  • Research a memory box system. - done!
Productive month all things considered - bring on August!

Wednesday, 8 July 2015

Currently...

...writing so many reports.
...getting back into the creative groove.
...eating lots of fruit.
...drinking mocktails.
...enjoying Isabella.
...making the most of the sun.
...preparing for a birthday weekend.
...running on an evening.
...appreciating what I have.
...winding down for the holidays.
...using the Get to Work Book to the full.
...feeling refreshed!

Wednesday, 1 July 2015

July Goals

Things I want to do this month:

  • Take a family photo.
  • Finish sewing the dress.
  • Revisit my 30 things list.
  • Do some kind of sport.
  • Research a memory box system.

Wednesday, 3 June 2015

Currently...

...planning our first children's birthday party.
...preparing for Ristedt with my class.
...working long and hard.
...forgetting to set my alarm! Oops!
...enjoying the warmer weather.
...appreciating all I have.
...drinking raspberry pop.
...ordering fancy outfits for weddings and balls this summer.
...laughing at Isabella's new expressions.
...feeling proud of our feline baby and his outdoor exploits.
...looking forward to dad's visit.
...hoping for a long summer.

Tuesday, 2 June 2015

June Goals

Here's what I want to do this month:

  • plan and have a first birthday party
  • take a family photo
  • plan and go on a four day class trip
  • sew a dress
  • research a memory box system

Friday, 29 May 2015

May Goals Review

Here's how I did this month.

  • Take a family photo - done!
  • Finish making the thank-you gifts for our moving helpers - done!
  • Finish the nursery paperwork - done!
  • Get to 10,000 steps twice per week - not even close.
  • Finish unpacking - done!
  • Finish setting up the office - done!

Health needs to be a priority for June.

Wednesday, 6 May 2015

Currently...

...enjoying the sunshine.
...playing nurse to an increasingly adventurous baby.
...eating barbecue style.
...wearing more dresses.
...sewing a special birthday gift.
...playing bodyguard to an increasingly harrassed cat.
...reading this.
...indulging in some art therapy.
...catching up with friends.
...getting used to my new glasses.
...making plans for the next months.

Friday, 1 May 2015

May Goals


  • Take a family photo.
  • Finish making the thank-you gifts for our moving helpers.
  • Finish the nursery paperwork.
  • Get to 10,000 steps twice per week.
  • Finish unpacking
  • Finish setting up the office

Thursday, 30 April 2015

April Goals Review

Things to do this month:

  • Finish painting in the house - done!
  • Tax return - done!
  • Opticians appointment - done!
  • 3 sewing projects - done!
  • Take a family photo - missed this one again! Must do one in May.
  • Ring Isabella's nursery - done!
  • Reduce medication - not done due to a setback.
  • Unpack the last boxes - almost but not quite!
Still feel like we made lots of progress this month. Feeling very ready for May now!

Friday, 17 April 2015

Currently...

...feeling sooo ready for the weekend.
...eating Paleo as much as possible.
...reading the Sanctus trilogy.
...drinking kombucha again.
...aching all over from mother fitness class.
...posting a long overdue handmade gift.
...being a proud mum since Isabella learned to clap.
...dressing lighter in this lovely weather.
...enjoying time in our garden.