Day 13

Goals

Goals. This is something I think a lot about, but often don't have the strength or will power to pull off. I would say my biggest goals are

• Become more financially stable. I am trying hard this to eliminate all my debt (minus the mortgage) This will probably take 2 years to accomplish, but I think I can get rid of a large chunk this year. That is of course if my house and car stop falling apart. Last week I was out $240 for a flat tire - grrrrr.
• Lose weight. Geez, I think this has been a goal of mine since I started this blog in 2008. Kind of sad. It's a struggle and one that I have yet to face head on with a plan. I need to get a plan though, since some of my other goals depend on it.
• Have a fourth child. This goal is totally dependant on the first two goals. I would have loved for M and the next one to be closer in age, but that wouldn't be the right thing to do right now. So it looks like there will be a larger age gap then intended, but in the end will be the right thing for all of us.
• I would like to get a better sleep schedule. Maybe this and losing weight will then give me more energy. Energy I can spend on being a more physical mom and better housekeeper.
• Remain symptom free from MS. While I don't have any control over this one, it's still a goal. A big one.
• Return to a full time work schedule. This one also requires more energy, but would play a huge part in goal number one, and let's face it, would make some things a lot easier - but inevitably some things harder.

And of course the ultimate goal, to be a good mom to my children so that they can grow into happy, well adjusted, contented individuals who have the power and resources within them to meet their full potential.