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January 27, 2014 By Sarah Halstead

Weekly Wishes #4

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Last Week’s Wishes

Finish the Laundry. Cook more meals at home. Organize and declutter our kitchen. Make a big donation to the local Goodwill. Make it to the gym at least twice this week and do some walking. Take more photos of the boys with my DSLR and print them.

I did finish the laundry. Plus I actually went through ALL the boys clothes. I put the ones that Dustyn can’t wear anymore into a box to have for when Carsyn gets bigger. The ones that Carsyn out grew are in 4 bags to donate to goodwill this week. I also have some other toys and stuff to donate. I am not anywhere near going through everything but I want to go ahead and get that donated this week. I still have not organized and declutter our kitchen because of all the snow last week the boys were home from school and I couldn’t get much done. They are calling for more snow this week, but I hope the boys are able to go to school. Along with the snow I did not make it to the gym at all this week or did any walking. I cooked quite a few meals here but we ate out a few times this week. I did take some photos of Dustyn playing in the snow with my DSLR and I am getting them printed this week.

 This Week’s Wishes

  1. NO soda at all.
  2. Make it to the gym at least twice.
  3. Organize and declutter our kitchen.
  4. Go to Goodwill and actually drop off the donations now that they are ready.

 

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  1. Shannon says

    February 1, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    I love that you make a list. I know pop is bad for me and I have tried to give it up unsuccessfully. Good luck.
  2. marilyn cada says

    January 30, 2014 at 9:29 am

    too bad. my hubby does not want me to go to the gym.. since there are many cute guys out there and he is extremely jealous
    • Sarah says

      January 30, 2014 at 8:42 pm

      He he! Some hubbys are like that!
  3. saminder gumer says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    these are some lofty wishes. i can't do half of these things in a week. i am jealous of your go getiveness.
    • Sarah says

      January 28, 2014 at 1:39 pm

      Thanks! A few of them have been on my list for a couple weeks! I definitely don't get them all done.
  4. Allie says

    January 27, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    I am blown away at the picture and how you captured the little flakes of snow in action. Wow!
    • Sarah says

      January 28, 2014 at 1:40 pm

      Thank you Allie! I have been wanting to do this for awhile. So I was happy for a little snow.
  5. Holly says

    January 27, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    I right there with you on cutting out the pop. It's on my list as well. I love love LOVE that photo!
    • Sarah says

      January 28, 2014 at 1:40 pm

      Thank you! I haven't done that well this week.... It has been stressful. Hope you are doing better!
  6. Kayli Schattner says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:57 am

    I really need to cut out soda as well-- I never used to drink it much, but now I find myself drinking it whenever I go out to eat! No bueno.
    • Sarah says

      January 30, 2014 at 8:42 pm

      Yes! It is so difficult!
  7. Joni @ Six Cherries on Top says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:54 am

    I like the no soda one. I sneak a sip every now and then but I am trying to go the no soda route myself these days. So hard sometimes! I love that pic at the top! So cute how his little button is undone! Reminds me of Elijah. He just can't snap that button by himself yet!
    • Sarah says

      January 30, 2014 at 8:43 pm

      Yes it is extremely hard not to drink soda. Yea he couldn't button it because they were too tight with his pajamas underneath.
  8. Shannon @ Heart...Captured says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:23 am

    My main goal for this week is to make it through my new workout program (15 miles of walking - at 28 weeks pregnant). Other than that, we will be taking it easy and having a relatively lazy week or rest and relaxation. :D
    • Sarah says

      January 30, 2014 at 8:45 pm

      Awesome! I haven't been able to get out of the house because of the snow. I need to do my walking video.
  9. Autumn says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:07 am

    Ahh, I miss goodwill. I'm also hoping to hit the gym soon after I get paid. The weather is totally making me bum it.
    • Sarah says

      January 30, 2014 at 8:45 pm

      Yes the weather makes it so hard!
  10. Kai says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:41 am

    That picture is beautiful! I love Arizona, but I think the snow is gorgeous. My grandma says it's because I dont have to live in it! Lol. I am also working on no soda... it's HARD! good luck!
    • Sarah says

      January 30, 2014 at 8:46 pm

      Yes. We don't get much so it is nice every now and then. Though I am ready for Spring now!!

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