April awakenings

I have been so busy I haven't been able to report how April went for goals.  It is interesting that some months have been better than others on certain things. 

This month was for sure my month to get down to business and start losing weight.  So far....22 pounds!!  I am thrilled, and motivated.  The next 22 should be much easier than those first.  It took me a while to get my brain to let go of all the things that "made" me eat.  Things like emotions, social gatherings and even boredom.  Habits are hard to break, but I made great progress this month.  I know that I said I lost 12 lbs all ready, and I did, but I gained it back, so the 22 lbs I have lost include those 12 I gained back.  Sad, but true.  My new goal along with losing the weight is to NOT gain it back!!!!!!!

I stayed away from stores a lot to avoid the tempations so my coupon savings aren't so hot for April. 

Scripture reading hasn't been good, this one is proving to be one of the hardest ones! 

Scrapbooking hasn't been a huge priority, but I did manage to get more pictures ordered for Tayla's book.  I also am excited to start Dallin's school book since I got his class pictures back!

Personal progress is coming along.  My individual worth project is finished, but I need to take more time each week to work on goals. 

I haven't written any songs this month!!!  I am sad that I haven't taken the time to do this because I really enjoy music.

Our trip is in a few weeks, and we have saved a lot of money!!  I am so proud of my boys who put every penny they find and dollar they earn towards the trip.

I took a few days and organized our storage room.  This room is just a breeding ground for all the stuff I can't let go of.  Well, after filling my van with stuff to donate, I let it go!!!  This may sound silly, but I prayed before I tackled this project.  I needed my mind to think clearly and not feel overwhelmed and that prayer really helped!  I got so much done and didn't feel stressed at all!  There is so much more to do, but I know I can do it.

May is looking much better with coupons, scrapbooking and goals.

I am glad I started this blog, even though it is hard to keep all of my goals each month, I feel that by the end of the year I will be where I want to be and I will be a better person because if it!  Beth