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I'm having a Mr. Mom moment (shame on you if you don't know that movie; classic-watch it). My maternity leave is coming to an end soon, so it's time to 'kick it into gear!' I've had my time of laziness, but it can't go on forever. Furthermore, I know I'll be unhappy with low productivity levels. I recognize that my to-do list can't be as extensive as it once was because, I am not entirely responsible for my time these days. I do, however, recognize that I need to manage my time more wisely. Thus, I have decided, it starts tomorrow (though not technically the end of my maternity leave, my OCD requires me to start this at the beginning of the week...if I start mid-week I'm less likely to be successful due to my high levels of rationalization/justification--aka I'm good at BS-ing even with myself--and would talk myself into starting next week).

Goal #1: I MUST get back into shape. I've invested way too much money in my jean collection to not fit back into them. Plus, I'm not quite ready for 'mom jeans'...not sure I'll ever be. The fact that I'm a mom and am wearing them is my version of 'mom jeans.'

Goal#2: Relates to the latter, I intend to eat healthier and help Brent eat healthier also. I already went shopping, stocked up and have some menu plans. I'm going to try to plan out a menu (a tenative menu)...we'll see how that goes. Brent and I are happy with sandwiches and cereal or we eat out...it's time for a change.

Goal#3: Read. I've never been a big reader, more of a cliffnotes/sparknotes kind of reader or wait-until-it-comes-out-on-DVD reader.

Goal#4: Clean, organize and declutter the house. My plan is to take it room by room until I've reached a point at which I am content (subjective I know, but it is what it is!). This is an ongoing process, obviously one that doesn't end, but I have got to get started because this is ridiculous. My neighbor has 3 kids and a spotless house! She probably goes home and cleans up more just after leaving my house!

Goal#5: Hobbies/socializing etc. I also fully intend to devote some time to ME! Learning/trying new things which includes some of these 'mommy clubs.'

My hopes in publicizing this is, hopefully, make me more accountable...and thus, more successful. Here it goes!

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Sale Fails said…
Are you going back to work full time? Those are all really wonderful goals but I just want you know that you shouldn't feel bad if you aren't able to accomplish them all while working full time. Working full time with a baby is a lot harder than I thought it would be!!! A year later, I feel like I'm just now finally getting back on track. Best wishes in your new adventure!
March 28, 2011 at 6:56 AM
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