So how did I do on the September goals.

So how did I do with the September goals? It really stressed me out to have them logged here - maybe I was just very stressed in general, but  let's see:

1. Read "The Happiness" project and get as much as possible out of the book. ( About 2/3 read and loving it - getting heaps out of it)
2. Read two other books to make my monthly 3 books goal. Finished "Belong to me on 6/9 had a crappy reading month - in general I do read3 books a month.
3. Go to the dietician and get sorted on the diet I need to have - I still need to tell you guys why I am doing this but rest assured - this is not going to become a diet blog. Done 8/9
   
4. Plan The Boys' birthday party and do it! This is going to be small and low key so not too much planning there. Booked 9/9 Party packs and favors bought 10/09 Invites sent 13/9
5. Discuss their little school party with the teacher and make a date for it. (their real birthday is on a Sunday this year) Done 7/9 Party to be on 22/9 Party packs bought 10/09
6. Send the beanies off to Pink Hair Girl. Done 6/9
7. Send the parcel to our little cousin in Cape Town - belated birthday gift. No need to do - my BIL was here for a brief visit.
8. Send my gift exchange parcel. 14/9
   
9. Make Thank You cards for the knitting ladies that knitted the beanie for me. We sent of 44 at the end!
10. Make kiddie birthday cards 
11. Do one craft with the kids per weekend and publish here- 1st one done this Sunday (3/9) Did not do rest of the weekends.
12. Tidy my shoes and the last of my clothes and put in charity bag to donate
13. Sort out the rest of the Princess' clothes and put in charity bag to donate 11/9
14. Sort out boys clothes for summer and put in charity bag to donate (also check some winter stuff that can be donated) 12/9
15. Tidy glass desk are in the dining room.
16. Go to zumba at least twice and to gym at least 3 times a week. Total fail!
17. Sort out with Lucy re sick leave etc. This is a whole story on it's own and I am now done with this
18. Complete my 2008 photobook in order to use the voucher I have 29/09
    
19. If possible do a 2007 book to use my friend's voucher she is not going to use.
20. Go to the moms night out at the school again. Is only going to be next week and I am not only going, I am hosting a mosaic craft one.
21. And I am editing this to add a BIG one - get the Boys back to their own room and to actually sleep in their own room. This has actually been a much bigger succes and way easier than I thought!  A big yeah!

So all in all 11 out of 21 and two halves - so make it 12 - which is 57% - maybe not so bad.
Am I going to do it again? Well, yes, I think I just might. But I have decided to keep it to 20 maximum -which is a lot really! Maybe I should limit to 10 and then record extras?

Eish, it's been a busy few days

Yes, it's a bullet post!

• You know, I love going to conferences and the such - it acts a 3 way plus - you network, you get inspired (hopefully) and you get a break from the usual routine. For me, this one was good - in all ways but for missing my kids and getting home later than usual and having to rely on  Hunter, Lucy and my mom to fill the gaps. But now I have a bit of work to catch up on, and much more. I will blog a bit about some of the great speakers etc
• I am totally in love with the Gautrain and the whole idea of it. It runs like clockwork and so clean and effective. 
• We had a busy but fun weekend - on Saturday we attended the big fundraiser of the Princess school the morning, followed by an unplanned and much extended visit with friends and late afternoon - originally just to drop off the Princess for a sleepover. Tamiya  and company dropped by to collect some of our millions of silk worms. The 4 boys played so well together - and it was super great to see L right in at the action. It was great meeting her and little A1.
• On Sunday I went to Pilates class at 9 - I am just a wee bit stiff, but the rest went well. I then finalized the boys' party at the venue and bought the sweets etc and after picking up the Princess we had a quiet afternoon at home followed by an extended drive to my mom's (to let the kidlets sleep) and a short visit. We ended off the evening with a braai.
• I am slowly hammering away at my list for September, but sadly, I already know some targets will not be made.
• One big one however has been achieved - the Boys are back in their own room and apart from last night, which was a "Total sleep failure" night with Little man L it has gone really well. I know he will have these from time to time but we are getting less and less of them. The main thing is, they are loving their room and sleeping in it. The magic? New duvet covers with cars etc on - will post a photo.
• Last night, we put our feet down and let them tidy the downstairs play are before bed time. There was much complaining, but it did get done - and well done to boot! I am seriously considering moving this all (or most) upstairs.
• I have a lot to do this week in preparation for the boys' birthday - only the cakes are essential, but the rest will be fun and pretty -so I am planning to do it in the spirit of "The Happiness project" I am making the most of it. 
• I am going to enroll the Princess to help with some of it - I am sure that involving her as much as possible might keep the jealousy away. 
• And joy of joys - I am on the Living and Loving blogroll. Great honour to be associated with the brilliant mag.

Snowglobes

You might remember from my September list of goals that I want to do a craft every weekend with the kids. The past one was a loss - we just had too nice a visit with our friends, but last weekends we made unbreakable snowglobes.

You need:

1. Plastic water bottle - labels removed (Mr Min works great for this)
2. Gliserine - about a quarter of the bottle
3. White vinegar - two desert spoons per bottle
4. Good strong glue
5. Glitter, stars etc.

Add the gliserine and vinegar to the bottle and fill with water.
Let the kids add the stars etc. Mine had heaps of fun naming the colours etc.
Glue the cap onto the bottle and let it dry.
Hand over for hours of play.

Hosted by Cecily and Lolli

September goals

At last I am going to join the craze and see what I can tick off for September - am going to start slow and simple on this. And yes, I get you all - maybe being accountable and putting it out here helps one get the things done

1. Read "The Happiness" project and get as much as possible out of the book.
2. Read two other books to make my monthly 3 books goal.
3. Go to the dietician and get sorted on the diet I need to have - I still need to tell you guys why I am doing this but rest assured - this is not going to become a diet blog.
4. Plan The Boys' birthday party and do it! This is going to be small and low key so not too much planning there.
5. Discuss their little school party with the teacher and make a date for it. (their real birthday is on a Sunday this year)
6. Send the beanies off to Pink Hair Girl. Done 6/9
7. Send the parcel to our little cousin in Cape Town - belated birthday gift.
8. Send my gift exchange parcel.
9. Make Thank You cards for the knitting ladies that knitted the beanies for me. We sent of 44 at the end!
10. Make kiddie birthday cards  - my stack is all used up
11. Do one craft with the kids per weekend and publish here- 1st one done this Sunday
12. Tidy my shoes and the last of my clothes and put in charity bag to donate
13. Sort out the rest of the Princess' clothes and put in charity bag to donate
14. Sort out boys clothes for summer and put in charity bag to donate (also check some winter stuff that can be donated)
15. Tidy glass desk area in the dining room.
16. Go to zumba at least twice and to gym at least 3 times a week. 
17. Sort out with Lucy re sick leave etc. This is a whole story on it's own and I am now done with this
18. Complete my 2008 photobook in order to use the voucher I have
19. If possible do a 2007 book to use my friend's voucher she is not going to use.
20. Go to the moms night out at the school again.
21. And I am editing this to add a BIG one - get the Boys back to their own room and to actually sleep in their own room.

Gosh yes, and I think there can be many many more, but let's stick to these for now.