One week in...

What. A. Week.  Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday went exactly as planned: wake up early, take Claire to daycare, workout, and then be productive either around the house or getting ready to go back to work. Tuesday night we got to watch Scott win 10-0 in soccer action against Northeast Lauderdale.   Wednesday....the fun stopped. 
As I was picking up Claire from daycare, I was informed that one child had been sent home with the stomach virus.  For the general population, this is disconcerting.  For me, it is complete and utter panic.  I hate the stomach virus above all other physical illnesses.  And once one kid at daycare gets it, so do all the rest, and their parents.  For the rest of the night, I washed my hands approximately every 3 minutes.  Basically, if I touched Claire, I washed my hands.  One of the things about myself that I am LEAST proud of is my ability to produce psychosomatic symptoms. (btw, I LOVE the word "psychosomatic"...I think it makes me sound smart :) ). I would periodically decide that I felt nauseated and be sure that I was getting the virus.  Claire made it to our room sometime in the middle of the night Wednesday night, and I must have asked her 4-5 times if she felt okay.  That's right...I asked her in the middle of the night.  Meaning, I would wake her up to ask her if she felt okay.  The next morning, I proceeded to put an a small pill bottle full of Phenergan, Zofran, and various other stomach remedies in my purse in case I got sick at work. Panic mode lasted for about 3 days. Knock on wood, we haven't gotten it yet.  However, my general rule of thumb is that you are not completely in the clear until 7 days after the initial person is infected.  4 more to go!

After two long, but extremely productive days of work, we got to enjoy 2 more soccer games.  The first was a 12-0 victory over Purvis.  With such a big lead, Claire got to spend almost the entire second half on the sidelines with Daddy and the girls.  SO much fun! 

Saturday we suffered a heartbreaking loss to West Jones 4-1.  Still so proud of my husband and his team.  They are really great kids. 

Tomorrow will be full of church, rest, and maybe riding out a winter storm.  Hopefully I can work in a small workout before the weather gets too bad.  That will make it 4 workouts for this week.  I think that to start off, 3-5 workouts a week is a doable goal.  In reference to another goal I mentioned last time, I am going to learn how to teach an online course for this summer.  That will go down in the "try new things" column.  woohoo!
Still not sure about this whole "blog" thing, but will give it at least 2 months.  Next week i will try to have more pictures!

29 and feeling fine?

Nearly one month ago, I had my 29th birthday.  I have never been one to be hung up on my age, or getting older, but 29 hit me hard for some reason.  The big 3-0 is coming up, and I haven't exactly accomplished everything I hoped I would by this point.  You see, I am the kind of person that likes rules and plans.  Rules are meant to be followed, and you can't get anywhere in life without a plan.  (I read a very interesting book, The Birth Order Book by Dr. Kevin Leman, that explains a lot about my need for rules and plans.) However, I usually fail to consult God about MY plans.  He sort of has a way about having His own for me.  No matter how hard I try, God seems to win the battle.  This is both liberating and frustrating for someone who likes to be in control. Anyway, back to turning 30.  I have decided to forego New Year's Resolutions in exchange for trying to make this next year be the best ever.  While there are some tangible goals I would like to meet, I am more concerned with reaching my 30th birthday in December 2011 and feeling like I am truly living.  I think that maybe this blog will provide some accountability, and be sort of therapeutic. 

Before I list some goals that I would like to reach, let me make it clear that I am a very happy person.  I have an amazing life!  My husband, Scott, is a wonderful godly man, and we have a precious 3-year-old little girl, Claire.  I love going to work everyday, and I couldn't ask for better friends or more supportive family.  I would just like to make this last year of my 20s memorable, and learn how to make every day count. 

The Goals: (this is not an exhaustive list, but rather a starting point to build on)

1. I started late in the year last year, with trying to do things I have never done before.  I would like to improve on those things, and be courageous enough to keep trying new things.  I am learning to sew, and I took a painting class last week. 

2. Complete a 5K run.  This is a biggie.  It would be a real challenge for me.  Also, I think reaching my weight goals would be better achieved by not focusing on a specific weight, but rather a specific fitness goal. 

3.  Better equip myself to deal with stress.  As someone who loves a plan, I tend to get stressed when plans aren't followed or fall through. 

4.  Be more intentional in my relationships. 

5.  Be committed to giving to those who have less than I do. 

Hope this isn't too long, but I wanted to provide an introduction into what I'm trying to accomplish.  Suggestions on the blog and/or my list of goals are welcomed!  Hope you enjoy!