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Well, actually we start on the first of January. My hubby and I decided that we would start trimming down with the start of the new year. We had bananas that were going bad, so I made up some banana bread. I also figured because I am going on a diet in two days that I need some chocolate, so I made up some brownies. Sorry HASAY!!! I will try not to eat too much of the good stuff, but I can’t make any promises. By the way, my husband complained that the banana bread was too dark (I added more bananas, also used half brown sugar and half white) - I think he should be banned from the bread! LOL. Even though it was a lot browner than most banana breads, boy, was it tasty! MMMMmmm.

I am currently in search of recipes that are healthy for us, including recipes for semi-healthy goodies. So, if you have any that are relatively good for you, please share these in the comments section. I know that if I go cold turkey on the goodies, that I will binge on them, so I would rather not do that.

We have a lot we are trying to get done in the next week and a half. On the 12th, my hubby and I are both going to be taking classes at the local community college. He will be taking only one class on Wednesdays for three  hours: some type of technical math. I, on the other hand, am actually taking 4 classes.  Though I am taking 4 classes, 2 of them are one credit courses. So, I will be taking 9 credit hours this spring semester. I am taking Java programming, Business Statistics, and Intermediate and Advanced Spreadsheets.

So, my list of things to get done in the next week and a half:

• By tomorrow I need to get my resolutions done for the new year.
• I need to catch up on my filing. Currently all the papers that are waiting to be filed are sitting in a To Be Filed folder at the front of my filing cabinet. I would daresay that they go back to before fall semester began, so we’re talking about probably July or August here.
• I need to get myself and the kids onto a good schedule. Little Princess is getting to an age where activities and games are becoming a possibility and I would like to incorporate this into her day. Also, with more of a schedule, the kids will know what’s next. I need to get myself on a better cleaning schedule and an exercise schedule.
• Some spring cleaning (early) is needed in certain area of our house. The frig needs a thorough cleaning, our bedroom needs organizing, the cupboards and closet in the kitchen need to be organized, etc.

I’m sure there are more things that I should add to my list but right now I can’t think of any.

Monthly Shopping :
Tonight or tomorrow I also need to do up our monthly meal plan and shopping list. We did pretty good last month, with only running out of coffee. We did buy some extra stuff with a gift card for a local grocery store and bought a few things because we found REALLY good sales: 2 liters of Coke for 88 cents (I’m a Pepsi fan but will drink Diet Cherry and Diet Dr Pepper) and Stove Top stuffing for 89 cents a box (bought four of them for that price). On Thursday, we will be off to the grocery store for our monthly shopping trip.

I hope everyone had a great holiday, and have a great New Year!

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