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Small Successes

I haven't been good about doing Small Successes lately, but I really do think, it helps every now and again, to give ourselves a little pat on the back....it keeps us going one small accomplishment at a time.

1.)  Used new recipes this week.   Favorite new find:  Almond Pound Cake.  Delish!

2.)  Updated kids wardrobes with summer clothes.  Too much cute stuff out there.  I think I went over board, being shopping deprived as of late.

3.)  Took all kids to local library and enrolled them into Summer Reading Program.  Best.  Decision.  Yet.

In Progess:

4.)  Keeping up exercise routine, after a dear friend commented, "Did you lose weight?"  What motivation!


Small Successes are now hosted at Chocolate for Your Brain.
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Unknown said…
congrats on the working out! it is hard to start but keep it up.
June 16, 2011 at 8:53 AM
Hannah said…
I love trying out new recipes but am terrible about actually doing it! That is awesome that you found a new great recipe!
I went over-board on updating my 1-year-old's summer clothes. There is so many cute things to choose from!
I can't wait for my oldest to be old enough for summer reading programs at the Library! I remember loving those as a kid!
I am about to start exercising. My problem is not getting started but staying motivated to keep going! You are awesome that you have kept it up!
June 16, 2011 at 11:43 AM
Sherry said…
Yes yes keep it up, all you ladies exercising are helping me do the same!
June 16, 2011 at 7:23 PM
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