Just over a year ago I wrote this post on my intentions for 2011. I've thought about the post on and off throughout the year, wondering what if any I've accomplished. The nice thing about the Intentions is that they seemed to hold a little less pressure than Resolutions. I wish I could say I can check all 10 off, but I can't, so here is a look at them one year later.
1- Clutter free house? I spent a great deal of time, there is a post a few months back, cleaning my craft space, since then it has gotten a little jumbled, and we have definitely gone through some things this year, but there is still clutter. And I would like to say that for 5 people living in 900 sq ft. of space we are doing pretty well.
2- Try to understand my children more. This is tough. I think I've accomplished this, but it seems like there needs to be some sort of clause on it, like understand them and be empathetic. I really, really try. But it's hard, especially when there is whining or screaming involved. I will say that I've been more open to who my children are, not going to go into that too much now, but I am knowing them better, this is good.
3- Publish 6 more patterns. This did not happen, and I will blame the baby for that :) But I did get four out there this year, they were all at Knit and Caboodle, but that still counts, if only I could get them on Ravelry. But here's the list... Quickie Mitts, Two Color Cowl, Christmas on Fair Isle Stocking, and Family Mittens.
4- I did this one! A drug free birth. I'm really proud of this one, because it wasn't just me. If it weren't for Declan, my Dr., my friends I don't know if this would have happened. Thanks to all.
5- I failed horribly at this one. I did get Christmas Cards in the mail and thank you notes for baby things, but no actual letters.
6- Financially we are better, and not just because we are making more money, not by much, but we are smarter with what we are doing with it. This is a big one, and I'm happy to say we've done well with it.
7- Paint rooms. Ha! We did Marley's, but that's it. End of story.
8- Explore a new hobby. Yes! Embroidery, specifically silk ribbon embroidery, and I hope to do much more of it!
9- Vegetable garden? Meh... blaming this too on the baby. But watch out this year might be the year for it.
10- Stop being judgmental. I've had my moments this year on and off. I don't think this is one of those on/off things.
So how about this year? Who knows. Just trying to be a better person. Not just mom or wife or whatever, but a better person in general.
How did everyone else fare?
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