Check Up Time

It's check-up time for me. Not just the doctor kind of check-up, although that's on the list of things to do (needles and poking and prodding are on the way for me). I want to take the time to look at my one reflective, somewhat-insightful post and see how far I've come. Have I made any progress? Checked any things off my list of things? If you don't remember, my post in January was contemplative...I was questioning my career choice and trying to figure out what I wanna be when I grow up! (Tongue was definitely in cheek when I wrote that).

So, here goes:
A) Well, it's an ongoing mission, isn't it? To be one's best. To be THE best mom and wife. So...I`ll be honest. I need to work on a bunch of things. I want to be more patient. I want to give the benefit of the doubt. I need to cook healthier meals on a more regular basis...meal planning isn't my favourite thing to do!! :)

B)  I am happy to report that I've made great progress in the crafting section! Quilting/sewing equipment is out and being used on a regular basis...with great friends, to boot! My sewing group may meet somewhat irregularly, but hey, we have fun when we do get together! I have completed my little summer dress for Annika and started making a little pillowcase dress for her. If I like it I may even upgrade to cool fabric instead of using a pillowcase! LOL! I started Annika's scrapbook and I'm super happy with the start. I just need to rejig my upstairs craft room to be my paper crafting room. Oooh...this is going to be fun...

C) I haven't found a church yet. Been doing some talking with friends to see if any of their churches are maybes. Now that we're way in the west end I'm reluctant to go to a church that's way in the east. Anybody have a suggestion for me out here in the West?

D)  I'm currently reading a non-fiction book that ties in to my new adventure starting next week. I'm going to lose all that extra weight I've been carrying around!! I am planning on blogging about my weight loss journey. Hopefully that helps me blog more regularly, plus I'll document my progress/slip-ups.

E) I just picked up a book from the library today that's all about my camera and its features and how to use it properly! I'm hoping this will set me in the right direction to getting some great shots. I definitely need to take more pictures. I can't believe how quickly my little love it changing.

F)  Family visits...we try as often as we can. I think we see family at least once a week. Is that decent? I hope so!

G) I do not want to go back to school. Yuck. But...I may. Probably not anything that involves too much of a time commitment over the coming years. There's a project management designation that I'm considering...it's pretty quick and is self-study. So if I have to do something, I may as well do that, since I'm interested in it.

So overall, I guess I've made some progress, right? It's a start! Let's hope I can keep it up!

Yay, I finally blogged! I think about it often, but just get tired. Oh, an update...I'm in physio now regularly and my back is feeling sooooooo much better, thank goodness. I hope to never have that problem again. I think the physio is working, so I'll keep it up until I'm feeling 100%.

Hope you all are having a great week....yay for short work weeks! Happy Easter to you all...
Penny