Monthly Roundup- Dec 2010

Hold me accountable.  I think it'd be great to do this every month.  Thanks Shannon for bringing it back to memory for me.

What books and/or magazines did I read this month?
I started "Power of a Praying Wife" for my goals for the year but didn't get it finished this month.  I've read several issues of "Sparkle World" and "Tinkerbell" while waiting for the kids' turn on the computer at the library.

What movies, television shows, plays, etc. did I watch this month?
We watched "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", "Dora's Christmas Special", "Pooh's Christmas Special" and watched "The Nightmare Before Christmas" while wrapping gifts on Christmas Eve.  We also had a date night when we watched "Sex in the City 2".

What fun things did I do with my family and/or friends?
We visited the Clifton Mill lights display with our friends Jason & Fran and their boys as well as Evie and her daughter.  We also went to the Columbus Zoo lights display with my mom.
We also visisted my in-laws in Maryland following Christmas and visited our dear family friends in the process. Though a quick trip, it was nice to see them all.

What gifts did I give and/or receive?
I was very happy to be able to fulfill my promise to my goddaughter and deliver a purple, crocheted blankie to her for Christmas in person this year.  I also enjoyed giving our annual family calendars to our relatives.  I received some very sweet gifts including a special ornament from a secret sister & several thoughtful gifts from my husband (a necklace, copy of The Artistic Mother, Josh Groban's New CD Illuminations to name a couple).  I also upped the balance on my Starbucks Gold card with some gift cards to my favorite indulgence.

What special or unusual purchases did I make?
Booked our trip on the Disney Dream as a family vacation before my husband deploys.

What illnesses or health concerns did I have?
I'm still reacting very poorly to our move to this state and finally booked another appointment to discuss an allergy/skin rash/itch (fun, huh?) and got my very first root canal completed.  It will be followed quickly by #2 and#3 once the fiscal year resets as I maxed my benefit this year. :(  Oh, and we all had the stomach flu too which was awesome.

What were my accomplishments this month?
Completing the quilt for my friend Karen's baby.  Completing the Christmas shopping and preparations on schedule.

What were my disappointments this month?
I wasn't able to really get in to the Christmas spirit as I usually do.  I also wasn't able to participate in the local Jingle Bell 5K, but was able to maintain my weight this month.  I also didn't bake sugar cookies with the kids & didn't get as many craft projects completed as I would have liked.

How did I do on my goals for the month?
Pretty good, all things considered.

Anything else noteworthy to include?
I got back in to running, committed to running a half marathon, and completed my 2011 goals.