Helloooooooo, April!

Swazzle

Today is the start of a new month!

How was your March?
What are you looking forward to in April? 
What are you not looking forward to? 
Are there any goals you hope to achieve?
Is there anything you want to work on? 

[Deleted User]

How was your March?
It was long.  I'm glad it's over... looking forward to warmer weather!  We didn't get to go on our CA trip, but we did get new floors instead, so that was probably the highlight of the month.

What are you looking forward to in April? 
4D ultrasound, warmer weather, cookie bake-off at work, starting to wear sandals.

What are you not looking forward to? 
GD test, tornado season pumping up.

Are there any goals you hope to achieve?
Get some PDU credits for my PMP.

Is there anything you want to work on? 
Getting back into yoga/PiYo at least 4x a week.

Swazzle

How was your March?
March was good overall, nothing really major went on, but it felt kind of long although now I can't believe it's April so I don't even know.

What are you looking forward to in April? 
- This weekend celebrating the birth of @GoldenPenguin
- Next weekend being in Chicago for the first time and meeting new, awesome people
- Hiking with my BFF 
- Bruce Springsteen with H and my parents 
- Doctor's appt at the end of the month

What are you not looking forward to? 
- RAIN. I fucking HATE rain! 
- Devils hockey ending because they sucked this year
- Dentist appointment at the end of the month

Are there any goals you hope to achieve?
- Be down a full 10 lbs on Wednesday 
- Complete T25 Alpha and start Beta

Is there anything you want to work on?
- I want to work on making more time for my family. My parents live about 2 hours away which really isn't that far but I really don't make an effort to get down to see them and I'm terrible at calling my mom lately. I also want to call my grandmom more often just to check in even though we text everyday. 
- I want to work on sticking to the budget H and I have set up and continue to save-save-save. We've set up an awesome plan that could have us in a great financial situation as long as we both stick to it. 

LizzyTish88

How was your March?
It was okay overall. Had lots of ups and downs, but overall an okay month!

What are you looking forward to in April? 
Heading to Chicago in ONE WEEK!!!! I seriously can't wait! I feel like we have other stuff coming up this month, and I can't think of one because all I can think of is the GTG.

What are you not looking forward to? 
We are puppy sitting the last week, and I'm sure it will be fun, but I'm nervous that something might happen. I don't mean to the dogs, I just mean something get broken or eaten.

Are there any goals you hope to achieve?
I would love to get down another 8 pounds. I'm doing a WW challenge that is 20 by summer (June 20) so anything closer to that goal is what I am aiming for.

Is there anything you want to work on? 
I am trying to find new exercises because I started to get bored with Zumba, so I am excited to try new things and get into a better groove.

PamBeesly524

How was your March? Meh... The weather wasn't great, work was stressful.. Let's just say I'm glad it's over!

What are you looking forward to in April? Seeing my mom this weekend, seeing friends.. sticking with my running training plan

What are you not looking forward to? More work stress, the weird snow we're supposed to get this weekend

Are there any goals you hope to achieve? Running goals! My race is on May 7, so training really ramps up this month.

Is there anything you want to work on? My attitude - I need to stay positive at work. I also want to focus more on my core... My legs are strong AF but my stomach is still not where I want it to be.

minskat30

How was your March?
-Pretty darn good.  Our anniversary was in March and H turned 40!

What are you looking forward to in April? 
-Chicago GTG next week...and one month closer to meeting little Ani.   We are starting birthing classes this month too.

What are you not looking forward to? 
-H is picking up more shifts this month and next to cover some of my maternity leave pay gap.  He's going to be tired.    Also, I selfishly hope he isn't in Chicago when I go into labor....I don't want him driving and getting into a wreck if I do so I asked him to take the train but that means a delay in him getting back to me of anywhere from 2-5 hours depending on when labor happens.

Are there any goals you hope to achieve?
-Gestate.  Continue to workout.  Meditate.

Is there anything you want to work on? 
-My attitude and patience.  I want to be zen mommy...lol.

jenna8984

How was your March?
Pretty great- my birthday, found out he's a he

What are you looking forward to in April? 
Warmer weather, doing more things to the his room and hopefully organizing other parts of the house like the garage shelves I've been wanting for months

What are you not looking forward to? 
Starting to train my boss on all my work. Uuuuugh I think he's a fucking moron so I'm not looking forward to training him or trusting him with my work. I still double check and fix the work he gives to me......

Are there any goals you hope to achieve?
hahah @minskat30 gestate! Ditto over here! Choosing a name! I know we have plenty of time past April but I really want one now lol

Is there anything you want to work on? 
Trying to keep my cravings to myself/get it at work. I feel guilty when H is working hard on his diet and then I order us pizza for dinner. I want him to reach his goals.

[Deleted User]

How was your March?
It was busy! Overall it was an ok month. Lots of ups and downs.

What are you looking forward to in April? 
-Callie starting swim lessons at the end of the month
-Wedding for a friend at the end of the month

What are you not looking forward to? 
-Work

Are there any goals you hope to achieve?
-We are starting Callie on more solid foods so hopefully she will enjoy those and maybe get more exposure to her sippy cup.

Is there anything you want to work on? 
-Making more time for myself.

jenna8984

@swazzle why are you looking forward to a doctor apt? Just to see your weight loss progress?

jenjen047

minskat30 said:

Are there any goals you hope to achieve?
-Gestate.  Continue to workout.  Meditate.

Dying at this.

How was your March? Not great, not awful. Just meh.

What are you looking forward to in April? H's Green Card interview and hopefully approval! Which means booking our honeymoon!!! Also Passover Seder because that means matzoh ball soup! And getting back into regular therapy with H and making progress with that.

What are you not looking forward to? Rain, more cold days

Are there any goals you hope to achieve? Get back into exercise. Committing to 20 workouts this month!

Is there anything you want to work on? Being more active.

labro

How was your March?
Long and stressful. I am so glad it's over! On the plus side I got two complicated contracts signed in March and now they are DONE!!!!

What are you looking forward to in April? 
Vacation next week to Asheville! H's 30th birthday! My youngest sister's birthday because I'm making Pioneer Woman's Mac n Cheese for her. Wearing sandals and dresses again.

What are you not looking forward to? 
Working.

Are there any goals you hope to achieve?
Start running again after work on the weekdays/in the mornings when I WFH. Paint the basement. Put down new flooring in the basement. Finish the landscaping in the front yard.

Is there anything you want to work on? 
Work on improving my attitude and motivation towards working out and being healthy.

speakeasy14

How was your March?
Not bad, but could have done without all the car issues.

What are you looking forward to in April? 
Family this weekend - Chicago gtg - Emmy's birth!!!!

What are you not looking forward to? 
Saving every penny possible so I can replace my POS car

Are there any goals you hope to achieve?
Workout more and lose weight.  I am anti-scales so it is less about the number, but more about my clothes fitting.

Is there anything you want to work on?
Just getting fit and building my savings. 

labro

@minskat30 I kind of lol'd at your "gestate" and "be a zen mommy" comments. You are the best!

@caseface5 I'm rooting for you and your 20 lbs by June goal!! You can do this!!!

LizzyTish88

Thanks @labro !

@minskat30 DYING at gestate comment!!

Swazzle

@jenna8984 - It's my annual and compared to this time last year I think I'm going to be down SOOOOOO much because I think I was at my heaviest of all time around then. 

minskat30

Swazzle said:

@jenna8984 - It's my annual and compared to this time last year I think I'm going to be down SOOOOOO much because I think I was at my heaviest of all time around then. 

This is going to be an awesome feeling!  I'm looking forward to it FOR you.  

cu97tiger

How was your March?
SLOW

What are you looking forward to in April? 
Starting our IVF cycle!
Also, I'm heading down to see my sis, niece and nephew next weekend. I haven't seen them since before Christmas!

What are you not looking forward to? 
That the cycle doesn't really start until 4/29, so it's SO FAR AWAY

Are there any goals you hope to achieve?
I'd love to lose a couple pounds before I pump my body full of hormones, but my real goals are to keep doing Crossfit and train well for my half marathon on 5/8.

Is there anything you want to work on? 
I want to work on continuing to be as fabulous as I am right now

minskat30

@labro - Pioneer Woman Mac N Cheese?!?  Tummy is rumbling just thinking about how good that must be.  I hope you guys have a fabulous vacation next week!

@southerpeach89 - What is next on the solid food train for Miss Callie?

@jenjen047 - My H did his green card interview so long ago and way, way before he met me that I don't know what they ask....can he prepare for it?  My H is getting his citizenship this year (hopefully) so we are preparing for that.  

@jenna8984 - I know, a name makes everything seem more real for some reason.  Good luck to you guys in finding one you both love!

@speakeasy14 - Going by how your clothes fit is the best measure.  You can do it!!!

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@minskat30 Just chunkier foods. She has been eating purees now for over a month so the next step is just purees with chunks in them. Her pedi said I could start doing puffs since they dissolve quickly in the mouth so we might do those too.

PamBeesly524

@cu97tiger I forgot we are 1/2 marathon twins! Same weekend!

eilis1228

How was your March? Blah
What are you looking forward to in April? Sewapalooza with @audrewuh tomorrow, Nick Offerman on April 9, and a visit to the corgi breeder on April 16.
What are you not looking forward to? Training on new vendors before my coworker's last day... all this during our busy season.
Are there any goals you hope to achieve? I like that working out 20 times per month goal that @cu97tiger or @minskat30 came up with last fall. 
Is there anything you want to work on? Working out and eating healthy more consistently. Oh, and staying in my budget is something I need to work on.

@minskat30 GESTATE! hahaha 

wink0erin

@minskat30 Gestate. LOL!


How was your March? The first half was pretty good, the second half was meh. The best part was when I was in Florida.  
What are you looking forward to in April? Warmer weather, hopefully going on some hikes, and my birthday at the end of the month... I turn 30. 
What are you not looking forward to? Turning 30, hahaha. And I have a work audit to do where there's a TON of issues and not much time to deal with them. It will be hectic.
Are there any goals you hope to achieve? I hope to go to the gym regularly so I can strengthen up and get rid of my love handles. 
Is there anything you want to work on? The above. Also my house, I still have a lot of organizing to do, especially in the basement! I want to be able to have company over. 

jenjen047

@minskat30 - Yea our lawyer is giving us a list of questions and documents to prepare. From what I've heard it's mostly basic stuff like how you met, showing proof of cohabitation and shared finances, and really simple questions about each others families (parents names, mother's maiden name). Good luck with citizenship! We will be applying for that in January 2018 and I can't wait!

MissKittyDanger

How was your March?
Meh. Nothing super exciting. Taxes done, able to put extra to savings.

What are you looking forward to in April? 
Even though officially I got paid 3x in March, the pay period will give me extra money at end of April

What are you not looking forward to? 
2yr anniversary of my dad's death is the 24th. Makes the whole month feel rough

Are there any goals you hope to achieve?
Try to shovel more money into savings

Is there anything you want to work on? 
Decluttering still. I've done a lot but I feel there is a lot left.

AlPacina

How was your March? It was fabulous! We spent almost every weekend with either my family or my BF's family, and I got to go to TWO broadway shows in one month!

What are you looking forward to in April? Ending my runs with the sun rising. Seeing Newsies. Visiting Chicago (and the Midwest) for the first time, and meeting some of my amazing woman friends. And filling up my flower pots!

What are you not looking forward to? Leaving Chicago. Yard work, I suppose? Once we get it all done though it should be just easy maintenance until fall.

Are there any goals you hope to achieve? Not really. Is that bad? I guess I just want to get my yard looking nicer.

Is there anything you want to work on? Don't spend too much money. I mean, I want to work on it, but I don't really care right now, haha.

Moral of the story: April = Chicago and basically nothing else.