Currently...

...attending meeting after meeting about work.
...Christmas shopping.
...worrying about an unwanted intruder in the house.
...making great plans for 2018.
...loving/hating settling Joshua in at nursery.
...reading this page turner.
...cycling again and enjoying it.
...enjoying this season through Isabella's eyes.

December Goals

Here are my goals for this month:

• Get Joshua settled at nursery.
• Try two new recipes.
• Celebrate a nice, relaxed, family Christmas at home.
• Get the house in order.
• Work out a work schedule for 2018.

Currently...

...sorting out baby clothes (Joshua's getting so big!)
...enjoying our wood burning fire.
...cycling more.
...celebrating a friend's new baby.
...accepting the changing of the seasons.
...looking forward to lantern festival tomorrow.
...struggling through my latest read.
...dreaming.

November Goals

Here's what I want to do this month:

• Try two new recipes.
• Sort the kids rooms and clothes.
• Plan Joshua's birthday.
• Fly a kite.
• Host two mummy meetings.

Currently...

...drinking nutmeg milk.
...stressing about exams.
...enjoying school holidays.
...recovering from our mini-break.
...feeling inspired about crafting.
...reading about the Romans.
...getting into the autumn spirit.
...working in the garden.

October Goals

Here's what I hope to do this month:

• Speak as much German as possible before my C1 exam!
• Send two postcards.
• Try two new recipes.
• Get back on the health kick after the holidays.
• Learn to play backgammon.

Currently...

...binge-watching the I.T. crowd.
...loving my routine and quality time with the kids.
...feeling great thanks to my new workout routine.
...looking forward to our family holiday.
...enjoying hobbies old and new.
...drinking hot milk with honey and nutmeg.
...reading like a machine.
...filling up my calendar for the next few weeks.

September Goals

Here's what I want to do this month:

• Make a dress
• Start a calligraphy course
• Two new recipes (healthier eating)
• Two letters
• Finish my photography course

Currently...

...adjusting to our new routine.
...enjoying the outdoors more.
...creating space for more creativity.
...making plans for the next few weeks.
...drining peppermint tea.
...dancing more.
...savouring time with the children.
...delving into the past.

August Goals

Here are my plans for this month:

• Start a new fitness routine
• 2 letters
• 2 recipes
• Learn to play poker
• Catch up with friends

Currently...

...preparing for a girly weekend away.
...missing our big girl who's on holiday with my in-laws, but...
...enjoying the quiet.
...reminiscing over baby photos.
...watching some new series'.
...marveling at how fast my baby is growing up.
...appreciating my wonderful husband.
...feeling very blessed.

July Goals

Here's what I'm planning this month:
-Sort out the hobby room.
-2 recipes
-2 letters
-Get out more!
-Start C1 training

Currently...

...enjoying the sunshine.
...saying goodbye to one phase of life.
...making plans for the next one.
...chasing around after our little crawler.
...preparing for 3rd birthday party #2.
...spending more time in the kitchen.
...drinking decaf.
...eating too much cake.
...watching the new Orange is the new Black.
...dreaming of a holiday.

Currently...

...feeling on top of the to dos.
...eating more fruit.
...meeting more local mums.
...enjoying the sunshine.
...having fun with the kids.
...getting the house in order.
...making the most of the garden.
...trying to make more time to read.
...cycling more.
...exploring opportunities.

May Goals

Here's what I would like to do this month:

• Our first family trip away.
• 3 letters
• 3 new recipes
• Application
• Cycle tour
• Try soap making
• Plant more flowers around the garden.

Goals!

I spent a lot of time in December thinking about what I want to make of 2017. I'll be on maternity leave this year. It's longer than I had with Isabella and it will be less hectic as we're not moving house. I'm grateful for both of these things.

I'm a fan of Ali Edwards' project One Little Word. I lost track of it last year but I'm planning on being more focused this time and I've chosen the word 'create'. I'm really excited about this.

Create can cover so many different aspects of life and I made a little mind map yesterday. I want to continue to create things through my crafts, I want to create homemade meals for my family, I want to create a happy, healthy home environment, I want to create better relationships with friends and family, I want to create healthy habits so that I can do all of the above.

I aim to create something every day, no matter how small and in doing all of this, I hope to create some happy memories with my family.

My monthly goals are going to reflect these intentions this year and here are January's:

• Try two new recipes.
• Start a crochet course.
• Restart Project Life.
• Put away the Christmas decorations.
• Eat my five a day.
• Write two letters.

2017!

Happy New Year!