February Resolutions

It seems that, like everyone else, our resolutions slowly wane as we make it through the year. While some we have been pretty good at, others not so much. So here are our wins and losses:

I'm proud to say that we nearly met our "No Eating Out" rule (with the exception of hot chocolate at the mountain).

Our total spent on eating out for the month of February: $14.17

I had a goal to stop talking, especially negatively, about work at home. I think I did a pretty good job. I did have some discussions at home about work but I was careful not to focus on the negative and stayed away from droning on and on about how ridiculous some of the things that happen there are. Of course, I have been talking IN GENERAL about work, what with the events transpiring in Wisconsin. The difference? Talking about the way our system works, including our rights to assemble and protest, and explaining my political and personal views about workers, employers, the public sector and government to my children not only gives them some perspective but also helps me solidify my own beliefs. I'm proud to talk about that stuff at home, even if I did compare Scott Walker to Hitler. Ok, that was a bit negative :)

I don't think Brandon achieved his goal of losing 10 lbs. this month. However, he was sent to Oroville again (or what he lovingly refers to as Orificeville) for two weeks this month. Hopefully he will be able to get back on the horse as I know he feels better when he's working out regularly. Course, he's been snowboarding almost every weekend so he's definitely getting exercise!

I need tonight to continue to consider my March resolution. I'm not sure if we will do the eating out thing again. I think it's smart to keep it in mind but my birthday is this month, and I really want to go out, so we'll see how successful we can be. If that's the only dinner out this month that will be ok with me!