Currently...

...making the most of time with Nico before school starts again next week.
...enjoying the fireplace.
...reading a new Outlander novel.
...preparing the house for some big changes.
...spending time with Isabella and appreciating every moment.
...crafting like a machine.
...drinking hot lemon with honey.
...nesting.

October Goals

Here's what I plan to do this month:

• Get the baby's room ready.
• Write two letters.
• Skype.
• Have a haircut.

Currently...

...making decorating plans.
...trying to relax more.
...learning Peace at Last off by heart.
...drinking Heppinger water for heartburn.
...getting back into Spanish.
...reading, writing, knitting...
...thinking about Christmas plans.
...enjoying the late summer weather.

September Goals

Here are my goals for this month:

• Finish Isabella's room.
• Write two letters.
• Eat more fruit and veg.
• Organise European Day of Languages at school.
• Continue my crafts and diary.

August Goals Review

Here's how it went this month:

• Increase my daily steps - done, only to realise it's too much during the last trimester and have to cut down a bit, especially in this heat but I am still feeling fit and healthier.
• Start antenatal yoga - done!
• Have another date night - nope.  We just don't manage to arrange a babysitter often enough but we will be working on this.
• Sort out the pantry - in progress.
• Complete the Day in the Life project - I decided to postpone this one until I finish my current journaling project but the materials are here and ready to go.

Also this month - 

• We started on Isabella's new room.
• I completed a knitting patch and craft project per week.
• I started tutoring.
• I refreshed the house plants.
• I continued my diary and letter writing.

Currently...

...relaxing with yoga.
...whizzing through this book.
...enjoying the sunshine.
...laughing with Isabella.
...planning her new bedroom.
...eating gluten free brownies from Starbucks.
...making new connections.
...looking forward to the weekend.

August Goals

It certainly doesn't feel like August here but when better for new goals than the new school year? Here's what I'm choosing this month.

• Increase my daily steps.
• Start antenatal yoga.
• Have another date night.
• Sort out the pantry.
• Complete the Day in the Life project.

July Goals Review

I wasn't very specific with my goals this month but I have been working towards them. Here's the progress I've made this month:

• I've been monitoring my water and fruit and veg intake and I was improving before we went to England.
• I've researched local yoga courses and hope to start next week.
• I had a great date night with Nico.
• I've been knitting and crafting more regularly.
• I've started keeping a diary.
• I caught up with friends and family through our visit and letters.

Currently...

...adoring my daughter.
...completing so many to dos.
...eating more fruit and veg.
...looking forward to holidays.
...packing cases and a trunky.
...writing more than ever.
...enjoying the holidays.
...getting out and about more.
...taking photos more actively.
...crafting away.

2016 Goals - Revised

Now that we're halfway through the year I had a new look at and rethink of my goals. Here they are:

• Do yoga.
• Drink more water and eat more fruit and veg.
• Pay off debts.
• Finish sorting the house (baby's room, kitchen, pantry, garage).
• Date nights.
• Keep crafting.
• Write letters.
• Keep a diary.

I'll keep you up to date.

April Goals

Here's the progress I plan to make this month:

• Sort out / clear out the bathroom
• Date night
• Get up to 10,000 steps on the pedometer
• Get into the family history with my mum when she comes over
• Write two letters
• Sew, knit, journal
• Family photo

Currently...

...loving the gluten free chocolate brownies at Starbucks.
...looking forward to the holidays and Stockholm.
...listening to all Isabella's new words.
...feeling grateful.
...liking the lighter mornings.
...getting back into crafting.
...planning Easter crafts with my girl.
...catching up with friends again.

March Goals

Here's the progress I plan to make this month:

• Sort out / clear out the bedrooms
• Date night
• Run once per week
• Upload family history photos
• Write two letters
• Sew, knit, journal
• Family photo

February Goals Review

Here's the progress I made this month:

• Set the programme for the London trip. - done!
• Pay our holiday off. - done!
• Sort out the hobby room. - done!
• Date night. - not done, we need a babysitter!
• Run once per week. - done!
• Update my Ancestry family tree. - done!
• Write two letters. - done!
• Sew, knit, journal. - done!
• Set up Isabella's reading corner. - done!

A very good month!

Currently...

...hunting for a blue fancy dress costume.
...drinking peppermint tea again.
...running.
...writing more.
...reading magazines again.
...getting my hards dirty in the garden.
...planning our trip to Stockholm!
...washing like it's my job.
...cycling regularly again.
...having high hopes for where 2016 is headed.

February Goals

Here's the progress I plan to make this month:

• Set the programme for the London trip.
• Pay our holiday off.
• Sort out the hobby room.
• Date night.
• Run once per week.
• Update my Ancestry family tree.
• Write two letters.
• Sew, knit, journal.
• Set up Isabella's reading corner.

January Goals Review

This month flew! Here's the progress I made with my goals this month.

• Read the Life Changing Magic of Tidying - done!
• Date night - done!
• Run once per week - not even once...
• Scan the family history certificates - done!
• Write two letters - done!
• Sew, knit, journal - knitting and journaling, yes, no sewing yet...
• Family photo - done!

Currently...

...trying new things in the name of progress.
...filling in grades for the semester.
...trying to catch up on my reading.
...enjoying both books though.
...knitting like crazy.
...settling Isabella into a new routine.
...deciphering bilingual toddler babble.
...making travel plans.
...looking forward to my first kohltour at the weekend.
...relaxing with candlelight.

January Goals

Here's the progress I plan to make this month:

• Read the Life Changing Magic of Tidying
• Date night
• Run once per week
• Scan the family history certificates
• Write two letters
• Sew, knit, journal
• Family photo

2016 Goals

Here are my main goals this year:

• Become a civil servant.
• Pay off my credit card debt.
• Clear the clutter.
• One date night per month.
• Start running again.
• Work on our family tree.
• Write more letters.
• Develop my crafting skills.
• Work on my writing.

Each one is a sign of progress in one area of my life.