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January 5th, 2009
Monday, January 5th, 2009
2009 Goals
I do not really like to set New Year’s Resolutions but I think a new year is a great time to focus on what areas of our lives we should improve or change. For us, some things have just gotten out of whack because of the holidays, schedule changes, etc. and we need to get back on track. So here are some personal goals and some things the Lord has shown me, personally…
Crystal posted her great goals here at Biblical Womanhood. She has a mr linky up so we can share and post our progress monthly 
Thanks for the inspiration, Crystal!
First, I have to say I am so thankful to God for doing what He has done through my blog. I’ve never had a blog before and it has been amazing being able to share my thoughts, my faith and just share my little revelations of God with you. Your feedback, comments and emails are so edifying, thank you. I can go back through the posts since I began this blog and actually see how God has grown me and I cannot wait to see what He does through 2009.
Goals for womanlyexcellence.com
- Blog more about God — such as reflections from my quiet times, etc.
- Continue my Proverbs 31 study
- Be sure to limit my time blogging/reading blogs so that it does not take priority
Personal Goals
- I have loved blogging these kinds of posts but the Lord has shown me that I need to make sure I do not keep that behind the computer screen. My goal is to be bold and speak the things of God to people around me, friends and family and not just online.
- Be more spiritually disciplined– especially in terms of the time I spend before Him listening (necessary for all of the above goals!)
Household/Family Goals
- Have a regular family game/movie night
- Get the kids more involved with household chores
- Get back on a cleaning schedule
- Do a Bible & educational lesson of some sort with them daily
- My husband and I have a heart for hospitality and we have always wanted our home open to friends but we become so busy and self-consumed, so our goal is to set dates aside (maybe monthly?) to have someone over for dinner, or something.
Just for Fun…if I ever find the extra time!
- Get some photos scrapbooked in the kids album (I am getting so behind!)
- Read books (Jeff gave me the 3rd book in the O’Malley series by Dee Henderson, which I love for Christmas 2007 but I have yet to finish…just because I have not had time to pick it up!)
Monday, January 5th, 2009
Menu Plan Monday week of 1/5/2009
So last week my menu plan, along with dinner, pretty much went out the window! The whole week was kinda sporadic with the holidays and other happenings but now that we are getting back to our normal schedules, I hope to get back to our menu too.
Monday: Parmesan Round Steak Change of plans! We had popcorn shrimp salads instead (and I rather enjoyed it!) The steaks were going to take way too long, I will move them to Friday and plan ahead better!
Tuesday: Tuna Quesadillas with Hickory Smoked Tuna Creations
Wednesday: Cheesy Chicken Simmer
Thursday: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Friday: Parmesan Round Steak
Saturday: Date night!…dinner and a movie out!
Sunday: Crispy Beef Shanks (I found these marked down a couple weeks ago and had never made them before. I found a recipe that sounded good…we loved it! This time instead of boiling the meat, I will try slowcooking it to see if will be more tender).
