Week 3-Stop being sarcastic

I recently completed a parenting class at my church since I am the proud owner of a 13 year old daughter (just this week!). This class confirmed that while we have done many things well, I can still improve on how I communicate with my new teenager.
Sadly, I was informed sarcasm doesn't work. It can be misconstrued as a serious comment and can backfire on you. Unfortunately, I use sarcasm liberally so...this will be another hard lesson in creating a better Diana. I guess this week will also need to make use of last week's goal to listen more, talk less.
I am sensing a theme here...

Week 2

I was fatigued and it had been a hard day with the rest of a hard week still before me. I was bone tired fatigued and still had too many things to do when I returned home to the girls arguing. I was in a decent humor until I heard them going at it...
Needless to day, my reaction to that has resulted in this week's challenge: Say nothing.

I talk too much, too often, I explain in too great of detail and thrust my opinions on folks when they are not requested. Therefore, I will try to listen more, talk less and by that say more!

1 down 51 to go

Last week was my birthday week-so I wasn't good for much. I ate too much, bought a new car, planned a vacation and spent some money (braces, dishes and Stampin' Up supplies). The sun is shining and all is well in my world!


I've been obsessed with my Stampin'Up demonstratorship...I think about it all the time and wish I had more time to spend creating cards and gift items...perhaps after track season ends. I've created a few nice samples with my starter kit supplies and am anxiously awaiting the delivery of my first order! I "dream" about the day I could own a shop where I could use my love of crafts to earn a living...In the mean time, I will build up my stamp camp attendance and see what happens!

I started this week off right and logged 4 miles on the Exercycle today, will attend a stamp camp and completed my crocheted washcloth and am working on a crochet prayer shawl.

Lent begins Wednesday and I am focusing on giving less advice to my DD2, limiting my wine drinking to the weekends (in hopes of losing 5 pounds) and reading the bible through in 10 weeks (The Story).

Birthday Girl!

What better time to start up again with my 52 week challenge than the week of my birth?
I love birthdays because like the new year they mark a time of new beginning.

A new year starts with resolutions...so here are mine for the year

1) Read the Bible (The Story) in 10 weeks
2) Learn to knit a hat in the round
3) Train to run a 5K
4) Attend exercise classes 2X a week
5) Host 12 stamp camps this year (The first one is March 16th)
6) Knit/crochet all my stocking stuffers for family this year (and have them done by Thanksgiving)
7) Learn to make a souffle'
8) Sew a decorative pillowcase (or 5)
9) Clean the closet of clothing I no longer wear. Actually get it out of my house!
10) Blog more regularly (like at least once a week)