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October 27, 2008
October is almost long and gone, and there are only two months left in the year. I hope to accomplish some things before the year is over. Wish me luck!
Oct
27
Oct
15
For the first time in years, I believe they can.
Oct
12
This weekend was a huge test because I had to deal with my ex the whole time. He didn’t offer to pay for anything this weekend, even though it was all for our son. I am tired of paying for everything, and he thinking that child support covers all of it.
My son worships him, and thinks that his dad does so much. It’s sad that the reality is that he doesn’t even do barely anything. I think I did pretty good, and I am proud of myself.
See more progress on: not let other people’s negativity affect me
Oct
12
“I was happy to see him so excited”
How I did it: We headed to the pumpkin patch with the entire family and spent the entire day there. On Sunday, we headed to the bowling alley, and the children played for awhile. Their cousins came over, and they had a blast painting the pumpkins and playing games.
Lessons & tips: Listen to your child and think about a budget.
Resources: My own experience
It took me 10 days.
It made me happy 
See more progress on: make sure son has a great birthday
Oct
12
“Exhilarating and exciting time”
How I did it: I decided to go for my son’s birthday and invite the entire family. We had five hours of fun, and we were beat afterwards. It was definitely worth it!
Lessons & tips: Look for coupons and go around mid-October when everything is at its prime.
Resources: Internet, DC Our Kids, WashingtonPost, and experience
It took me 15 days.
It made me extremely happy!
See more progress on: go to pumpkin patch
Oct
8
Isabelle doesn’t have a soccer game, so we are taking the opportunity to head to the Belvedere pumpkin patch. I have been going here since Cebastian was two, and I was carrying Isabelle in my arms. It’s a yearly ritual that we do, and I want to continue the tradition.
The pumpkin patch is amazing. It has a huge corn maze, rides, authentic kettle corn, apple butter, pumpkins, hay ride, zip lines. I love it! I made it the place for the family to meet to celebrate Cebastian’s birthday. After his behavior at school, I wasn’t sure about it; however, a child’s birthday is very important.
If you get a chance to go to a pumpkin patch, don’t hesitate. It’s worth it.
See more progress on: go to pumpkin patch
Oct
8
After the call from the Principal, I yelled. I guess I made progress in the sense that afterwards, I felt guilty.
See more progress on: learn not to raise my voice
Oct
6
I have decided that on Saturday we are heading to the pumpkin patch, and then on Sunday, we are going bowling. He will have a great time, and that is exactly what I want. The beginning of school caused an increase of what we have to do every day, so we all need the break.
See more progress on: make sure son has a great birthday
Oct
1
I have to write my goals for October. I haven’t really updated them like I want to. Promise that I will before the week is over.
Sep
26
“I feel guilt now if I do not write for at least an hour a day. “
How I did it: At first, I put it on my Google Calendar, so it would send me a text message to get off the couch and begin writing. After awhile, I didn’t need the reminder anymore. I would get up myself and begin writing, even if it was just a sentence. However, after writing a sentence, I would want to write more and more.
Lessons & tips:
- Don’t give up on yourself
- Don’t think you have to write a certain amount of words. Just write, even if it’s just one word.
- Don’t let people interrupt you.
- Do feel proud if you do write something
- Do start a blog or a journal or BOTH
Resources:
- Blogging
- Journal
- Google Calendar
It took me 30 days.
It made me Proud
See more progress on: write an hour a day
