Great week & setting some goals

Well its been quite a good week. I think I am starting to get to know Rhys and Ben a bit better although I still have crazy days and nights. My goal is to get through the first 12 weeks, after which time I believe it gets a bit more sane. After some initial "oh no I've ruined my life" moments, I am feeling a lot more positive and feel like I am getting into my groove.



Here is a picture of the kids. Of course Rhys is crying/grizzling - he is a whinger and Michael is virtually impossible to photograph because he won't sit and smile at the camera. Jemma is very photogenic and Ben is quite laid back so happy to lay on the mat. I didn't have a picture of them all together so glad I got this shot. Of course the very gorgeous Alex is not in this shot because she lives in Darwin NT now.

I made two cakes this week. I used to make my cakes from scratch when I had more time but Aldi has cheap vanilla cakes for 75c or 79c each (can't remember the exact cost) and they are really yummy. They take 15mins to prepare (for 2) and are perfect for someone who is very very time poor ie ME!!! I cook mine in a loaf tin and it's a quick and easy snack for everyone which is very inexpensive. You just add margarine, eggs and milk and beat it for 3 mins. Easy! And did I mention they are actually really yummy to eat.

Here is where we I think I would like to set some goals about what I want to achieve both financially and personally. My main life goal is to not have a mortgage. That would be wonderful!!

GOALS (until end of year 2011)

• To have our mortgage at $200K (we are getting a $10K inheritance at some stage soonish - house on market now), so to pay approx $10K from now to 31/12/11
• To put up handrail around awning (dependant on Greg)
• To put down concrete for carport (dependant on Greg)
• To put up carport (dependant on Greg)

MINI GOALS for OCTOBER

• Declutter Jemma's clothes/room
• Declutter Rachael's clothes/room
• Attend Baby health mothers group and MBA mothers group
• Get the twins in a better routine
• Start Christmas shopping list and purchases

That will do to start with I think.

Will try and update weekly :-)

Rach