Let's read something this year!

I saw this and fell in love with the idea. The goal is to read 26 books in 2016.

From their Facebook page, I saw a link to a book mark that could be interesting and a helpful reminder. So I hope to keep updating this list throughout the year, I got started already and packed a bunch of reading since New Years. I will try to add a link to where you can get the book. Are you game?

1. A book you own but haven't read
2. A book that was made into a movie
3. A book you pick solely because of the cover
4. A book your friend loves
5. A book published this year
6. A book by an author you've never read before
7. A book by an author you love- "The Longest Ride" by Nicholas Sparks 
   
   
8. A book at the bottom of your "to be read" pile
9. A book with a color in the title
10. A book set somewhere you've always wanted to visit
11. A book you started but never finished
12. A book with a lion, a witch, or a wardrobe
13. A book with a female heroine
14. A book set in the summer
15. A book of poems
16. A book you learned about because of this challenge
17. A book that will make you smarter
18. A book with a blue cover
19. A book you were supposed to read in school, but didn't
20. A book "everyone" has read
21. A book with a great first line
22. A book with pictures
23. A book from the library "The One and Only" by Emily Griffin
    
    
24. A book you loved... read it again!
25. A book that is more than 10 years old
26. A book based on a true story

Currently January

I'm linking up with Farley and so many other teachers for the first Currently of the year! Make sure to check it out! 

Listening- Luckily with all this time off the boys are getting along well. Ryker is becoming very two and moody. Tucker likes to push his buttons so it can be pretty interesting sometimes, tonight they're doing well.

Loving- The last few breaks we've either had a lot of snow or the Man has been super busy at work. This year we got to see him a whole lot. He and I caught up on some movies, he took Tucker ice skating, they all wrestled at any free second, and he just plain for to relax with us.

Thinking-  One of my goals is to open a TPT store. I feel like I have plenty of material to put on their  but they need more work before I commit. When I start making them buyer ready I start to doubt myself and worry that some other teacher will think I copied or that it's really crap.  I just have to stop letting my worry get in the way.

Wanting- 'nough said!

Needing- I have some last minute things I want to make sure get done before Monday, so I always start with my favorite thing,  A LIST!

YES! I'm going to comment on more blogs, meet up with more people around my area, and make some more teaching friends.
MAYBE- I'm working with some teachers this year in my new position that I haven't worked with before, hopefully I can inspire them to try something new.
I WISH! Some things are in the works for the Man and I just really hope that it all works out and he loves it.

Five on Friday (kind of)

Hey it's Saturday, which means I should get going on Five on Friday.

Link up with these ladies for some friend.

5. Christmas 
We were blessed with many gifts this year, the boys will definitely be set in the clothing department. A few things Santa brought were a beanbag, books, bike, and stuffed stockings for the boys. They were very content.

4. Teaching goal
My goal this year is to put myself out there more. Both in the real world and online, I'm working on starting up a TPT store and hope to build more connections both locally and farther away.  Stayed tuned for more news on that hopefully.

3. Personal Goal

I worked a lot over break and throughout the last year to really examine where our money is going. From that and from doing some research of the Dave Ramsey materials the Man and I are really going to focus on spending our money right. We have goals set for ourselves and have completed Baby step #1, only we felt comfortable with a different number so we saved a little more.

2. Questioning the future
Another discussion that we had, on Christmas Eve actually, was about baby #3. I brought it up and we had an honest discussion about it. I hadn't realized how much I really planned for a third baby, how much I had built the idea up in my head. As we discussed our goals and where we saw ourselves and when, some things would really need to change for it to be feasible to have a third. Needless to say, I was a little sad over Christmas, then mad at myself for being so greedy and unappreciative of the two blessings we already have. I gave myself a few days to find peace and re-examine my perspective. It's not to say that it definitely won't happen but it's closer to not than will happen.

1. Hitting the pavement

I got some new running pants and today was a gorgeous day to try them out. It was the best run I've had in a really long time. I only went a total of two miles but I felt great the whole time, did some stretching when I got home, and even now still feel really good.

Happy 2015!

All I want for Christmas....

I may have a couple of items on my list...

I'm not being compensated in any way for this list. Just some items I'm dreaming about.

Red Rain boots

While Hunters would be amazing, that's a lot of money on a rain boot. These are on Zulily and if they were my size I'd buy them ASAP!

Kate Spade earrings

Oh my word, I just love these studs! So pretty!

Nike Hyperwarm running top

I have one of these from last year and I can't say enough about it. It's great for super cold weather running and errands around town. My only complaint is there are no pockets, bummer. 

Nike Hyperwarm Nordic tights

If you get a new top, you probably want pants to go with. These are also great for cold weather running. Again, no pockets though, come on Nike!

But if all else fails,

  

Amazon gift cards are a splendid, magical thing!

Happy Shopping! 

the Man's Christmas List

I can't forget my main man! While he can be a little tough to buy for and we don't typically exchange large gifts, although he likes to break that rule, these are things I would give him.

Again, these are my opinions and I'm not earning anything from these picks. Although, if anyone wants to send me some goods, holler!

Clothing-

Under Armor Cold Gear 1/2 Zip

 Living in freezing temps for half the year means we need some good cold gear, that can also be decent looking for a casual dinner.

Long Sleeve Polo

This shirt was made for the Man! Dressy enough for date night, but not too stuffy.

G-Shock Watch

This is cheating because he already has this, but I'm adding it to the list because it's a great watch and is super durable.

Bluetooth Speaker

This little speaker can pack a bunch and it isn't crazy expensive or crazy big.

Happy shopping! 

Boys Christmas List

This year I'm trying to stay close to this idea I saw floating around:

 

Tucker is 9, he asked for a snowmobile. Tucker is NOT getting a snowmobile, nice try buddy!

Here are his goods- 

Beanbag, Nerf toy, Under Armor sweatshirt, book (TBD)

The book is a toss up between a "Big Nate" or "Spirit Animal" both are series he likes but I just have to pick it!

Ryker, who's two, hasn't written out a list, so Santa will have to do his best. 

Book bag, sweatshirt, DVD player, book (TBD)

Ryker's book will be Elmo most likely or an animal book of some kind.

Stocking stuffers always involved a DVD, this year-

 Planes: Fire and Rescue   and  How to Train Your Dragon 2

Hopefully they enjoy it all! 

Jumping back on the wagon

Time to get my stuff together and share what's up in house hold/ in my job. However, tonight the boys are taking care of and are hanging out, the Man is working on his own stuff, and I'm caught up at work- that I know of :)

So I'm going to sit back with my coffee, catch up on my favorite blogs, and start working on some posts.

See you soon!