2014: Big Plans

I had all sorts of ideas for parent-type resolutions for this year, but then I realized what I really need to focus on is not becoming completely subsumed by motherhood.  With that in mind, I will attempt some projects that if can undertake this year that will hopefully improve my life, and that I can hold myself accountable for. 

1.  Read twelve classics. I will certainly have no trouble reading my quota of books this year, but it would be nice to get around to reading some of the works of literature I have been meaning to. The rule is that they must be new to me. 

2.  Six complete designs. I have oodles of ideas, knitting wise, but I am notorious at failing to complete them, or organize my notes into a pattern. Of course, pattern writing is a ton of work, so I will focus on small and simple things.  I think this one is a pretty big goal, but one that is important to me professionally. 

3. Cook more, and cook more exciting foods.  I love cooking, though what with the baby and with the working crazy hours before the baby, and with the general disorganized state of my mind, and with the being lazy, I have not been cooking as much as I ought.  Also a factor: with only one of us working right now, we should be trying to save more money.  While I have this time to work on our food habits, I also need to learn meal planning and shopping well.

I think three is a nice number. Seems manageable.  I suppose I should get going on this stuff.  Thoughts?  Suggestions?