It’s not been a good week, chez Dempsey.

I was at home on Monday with a very upset stomach, thank goodness for the ability to work from home. On Tuesday, the cold that’s been threatening for a week or two decided to come out full force. I have not been a very happy Nic.

1) Cook a new recipe each week (I’m not making it specifically vegetarian but I will try for  three out of four)

I made French Onion Soup.

2) Exercise twice a week.

Big fat fail. I really haven’t been up to it, I did one longish walk this week but it wasn’t nearly enough. Next week, I’ll be all about the exercise!

3) Clean floors and hoover once a week

Done! After last week’s fail I made sure to do it.  It helps that I have people coming for dinner on Saturday night, when I have people in the house you can always guarantee that the floors and the bathroom will be clean!

4) 10pm school night bed time.

Pass but one night I didn’t get to bed until 10.30pm! The only reason I got through this week was the decent amount of sleep I managed to get this week.

5) Walk 10k four times in October.

Fail, fail, fail.

6) Tidy the cupboard. I have a store/junk cupboard off the bathroom that really needs some organising.

Was going to do it Sunday, didn’t. May get around to it this weekend though.

7) Cheerfulness. I’m going to find something that makes me happy every day and will list them as part of the Saturday goal progress report.

Saturday – Grace on Saturday night. I did mention this in the weekend post but I’m glad to be part of this community, that challenges and strengthens my relationship with God.

Sunday – It was my brother’s birthday. We didn’t always get on but on balance I’m glad I have a brother and I’m glad it’s him.

Monday – I was sick today and without wishing to be to graphic was extremely grateful to live in a country and a time with modern plumbing.

Tuesday – Drugs. More specifically Night Nurse. This week would have been unbearable without them.

Wednesday – Friendships that have the ability to change with circumstances. Reminded of this as Max and I discussed her childcare issues and our work issues.

Thursday – In Our Time.  I really love In Our Time, this week it was about William Caxton. Which got me thinking about how lucky I am to live in a time and a place, where working class girls are taught to read.

Friday – It’s Friday. I’m pleased to have got through the week and I’m pleased that I have a job that makes weekends special. It wasn’t that long ago that I didn’t.

8) Forward planning. It’s Christmas in three months and before that Ben, Oli, Christelle and Ma have birthdays. By the end of this month I would like to have their birthday presents sorted out!

Ben’s birthday came and went. There was no present, but Ben was fine about it as I do all the Oli watching. I have a present sorted for Ma and another for Christelle.  I’m on the way to knowing what I’m doing for Oli!

Did anyone else set goals this month? How are you doing with them?