Sunday, August 22, 2010

School Year Resolutions!

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I saw a sign posted outside a church fitness center.
It said, "Back to School- Back to You!"
It got me thinking.
I am not one to make New Year resolutions, but I almost always make resolutions when school is starting back....so this year I will make a list... and call it School Year Resolutions.

1. Work out 3 times a week in addition to running.
2. Clean out and organize the bonus room.
3. Work on my scrapbooks.
4. Take some time out for myself...and invite a friend to lunch every now and then.
5. Do a little thrift store shopping..
6. Take a morning nap once in a while.
7. Blog.....of course....but with the addition of a bloggy timer....that alarms when my blog time is up...so I can get to the rest of my list!

I have lots of School Year Resolutions for my kids too....but since I haven't discussed the list with them yet, I shouldn't spill it here.

I'm ready! We are all ready!
Back to school in 2 more days!

13 comments:

  1. Great list! All 4 of my kids are in full-day school starting Wed. My babies will be in first grade. I've started my list too. I'm looking forward to a little time for me...and to reclaim some area in our home!

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  2. I think I should do this too! My oldest child, Bella, starts kindergarten tomorrow, so now I will have a whole new life with a whole new routine - with an 18 month old who will need to be entertained now that his Sissy will be in school. If I don't try to do things for myself, it doesn't happen!

    Stopping by from Brandi's blog 'My Three Bubs'.

    Have a good weekend!

    ps...cute blog, new follower!

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  3. Yay! 100 followers Jen! :)

    My list would be very similiar to yours! I've had one in my head...I just need to write it down. #1, 4 and 5 are my favorites...the best thing about kiddos being in school all day...even I can admit that! ;)

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  4. I like it! I am going back to teaching full-time, in 2 weeks. I have taught for 17 years, and 9 of them have been part-time. My youngest is going into 6th grade, so it is time. I am going to miss having time to myself. I workout so I will have to be creative and diligent to stay on track. I am looking forward to teaching full-time, but I am envious of your goals!!!

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  5. Those sound like some great ideas!!! I can no longer take the morning nap now that I work- I'm pretty sure my bosses would frown on that ;) I tried to leave you a comment the other day and I don't think it went through- anyhow we started the couch to 5k!!! I thought I was going to DIE the first 6 minutes (that's how out of shape I am) somehow I made it 30!! ;)

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  6. Hope everyone has a great first day of school! And I love the idea of school year resolutions! some of those are great..I had lunch with one of my friends...just us...today! Great ideas and here's to you!

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  7. Great idea Jen and great list!!!
    I am looking forward to getting back to all the routines the school year brings. I love the blog timer...I use a timer a lot...clean 15 minutes, blog 15 minutes...etc!!:)
    Enjoy the day

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  8. bloggy timer--GENIUS!

    I'm going to have to borrow that one I just put in the kitchen. thanks for the idea!

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  9. it sounds like we all could use a blog timer. . .

    I dont think I could stick to 15 minutes!

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  10. I love your list! We started today and I have so much I want to accomplish this school year. I need to do what you did and write it all down. :)

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  11. I've missed your blog in my time away from the internet. I like resolutions list - anytime. As long as you don't feel too bad when you miss one here and there, a good goal list is healthy! I make them all the time. :)

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  12. Good for you on the working out. Although I am a bit jealous!

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  13. Fabulous goals! I've got to get mine down, too.

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