Okay, so I made it through the 2008 Presidential election and didn't kill anyone.  I even refrained from venting my feelings here or on any of the message boards I visit.  My dh had the honor of listening to my feelings, well, and my mom.

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As a new years starts, I've decided to set goals, not make resolutions.  Goals seem so much easier to pick up again if you "fail" whereas we get this idea we are a failior if we slip up on our resolutions.

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1. Read through the New Testament once this year, plus the book of Psalms twice.  I'd like to also read through the book of Proverbs with the children as part of school.
2. Crochet a few things for MY baby.  I've made many baby things over the years, but very few for my 8 babies.  One blanket that I can remember.  This will be #9 when placed in our arms in April.  For now he/she resides under my heart and makes it hard to breath at times.
3. Use the Wii daily for some form of activity.  I love to bowl on it.  I'm hoping someone decides to get me the Wii Fit for Mother's day.  I'll be just about ready to start working on a new goal weight about that time, being a couple weeks out from delivery.
4. Keep the kitchen clean and teach the children to clean it properly, plus the three oldest need to learn to cook at least a little.  I also think it isn't expecting too much to think that the 5yo's and the 6yo can learn to make their own sandwiches.
5. Blog at least weekly about our life.
6. Survive Robotics competition season.  It starts this Saturday.

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Well, that is about all for now.  We are doing well, for the most part  Dh needs more work and I have to do our taxes this month.  YUCK!!!!  i dread it, but know that the sooner I get it done, the better.