Time to take a look at what I achieved in February and what I would like to accomplish in March:
Key Tasks for February
- Settle the children into Term 1 at school.
Work in progress. So far everything has gone quite smoothly. Possum loves school and is generally the first ready in the morning. She is very tired by the end of the week though, so we need to manage week end time well, so she returns to school well rested.
- Post three times a week on Planning With Kids, keeping one week in advance.
Done. I wrote recently about what process I am using to achieve this on Blog Time Management Tips.
- Spend individual time with each child, as they adjust to the new family member.
Getting there. Probably not as much individual time as I would like. This month saw the end of cricket season which means until football starts mid April, we will have one less after school activity and Saturday mornings free, so this should help free up some time.
- Gradually start exercising again.
I have made it back to the gym 2 – 3 times a week, doing post natal type exercises. It always feels good to get the body going and have a good stretch.
- Send out thank you cards for the birth of our son.
Half completed. They have been designed and I am now waiting for them to come back from being printed, so this item will remain on the task list for next month.
- Mr I and myself to go out for dinner (belated wedding anniversary celebration).
- Continue posting three times a week on Planning With Kids, keeping one week in advance.
- Organise the Christening for our new son J5 (throughout the pregnancy we referred to the baby as Junior No.5, which has now been abbreviated to J5).
- Complete another bulk menu planning session.
- Send out thank you cards for the birth of our son.
Key Tasks for March
Like last month, I will be keeping key tasks for March to a minimum. Even though they are self set goals, I still tend to feel stressed if I am not achieving the things I have set for myself. Therefore I have found it better to be realistic and set what is achievable:
What is on your to do list for March?