New Year's Resolution

So it's been awhile. The holidays have come and gone. We had a GREAT Christmas in Ohio with little man and he made out big time with cool things. Even almost scored a killer train table but couldn't find the necessary tools to disassemble it. So here's to hoping my dearest and most amazing sister visits me this summer and brings it!! Perhaps I shall bribe her with shopping? hehe.

I also have been banging out my driving school today for the speeding ticket I got a couple months ago. I'm an idiot. I learned my lesson. My wallet hates me for it. But at least I can do this class online instead of going to an actual class for 8 hrs on a Saturday which would mean arranging a baby sitter and probably cost more than this online thing.

Now to the actual topic of my post!
I know it's late but I finally came upon a New Year's Resolution. Which is odd since I normally could care less about them because nobody ever actually sticks to them. But it's time for a change in how I run my household day to day. Normally the thought of doing basic chores on a daily basis makes me crazy. I didn't realize how much I hated them until I was the SAHM working part time in the evenings. They suck. I'm a clutterbug. Now my house is never filthy but it's never truly clean. You will find trash throughout my home in the form of a paper towel, receipt, candy wrapper, water bottle, etc. You will find messes piled high of things that just need sorted/organized/and a home. When Adam and I get bitten by the cleaning bug we can straighten up our house pretty nice and quick too but it doesn't happen as often as it should.
So my goal is to start keeping a better house! With that said, I am going to start keeping an actual calendar to stick to of events on how to spend our day [our being me and Vik]. Like wake up, breakfast, story time, music time, mom showers while vik eats a snack and watches some sesame street, and so on throughout our day. I often feel like he's not getting enough of me because I want to read my Kindle or just check one thing online real quick [which never is quick]. I also think I'm an internet junky so I guess in trying to find a schedule and balance in keeping my home tidy and my son amused I'm trying to avoid being on the internet so much. Heck, I should just start shutting it down during the day and only allow myself on after bedtime. That would ensure my success with everything else!
But easier said than done. Considering we are currently a one car family that means I'm often here all day everyday without a way to leave [unless I plan something in advance]. I can't just make impromptu lunch plans with a friend unless we make them at a time that I can get Adam to drop off the car seat or they have an extra one. It means that if I get inspired to make something for dinner I can't just take a quick trip to the store. Kinda makes a girl stir crazy. I know I have a few people that don't mind helping me run errands or whatever or just coming over for some company. But I just want freedom to come and go with Vik as I please. Without having to make arrangements. So I spend my time on the internet to stay connected and occupied and feel like a grown up. But we'll be getting a second car with our tax return. And I need to refocus myself and my day to day functions.

Though I do hope to actually update this more often. I really enjoy writing out my thoughts. Maybe I should offer up to write some for Triad Mommies. That would help give me something to do during my days that's more productive.

I need to regain control of my life and my family. The end. Now enjoy a couple photos of my adorable son: