Overall I'd say this week has gone better.
The Good:
I made it to the temple
I cooked at least 10 meals this week.
The kids did their chores almost everyday.
I started decluttering areas of the house that have needed dejunking for way too long.
I finally called the DI to come pick up the stuff that has been in my garage for months.
The Bad:
Bedtimes! It is so hard to get the kids to bed and me to bed.
My Patience - it was missing a few days this week.
Brad & Kim both have summer camps this week. We'll have to be out of the house by 8:45 so that should help with bedtimes and getting up since we've not been getting up until that time most mornings!
I've got my meals planned for the week other than summer camps and a Relief Society meeting Wednesday night the calendar is empty. I've got all the groceries I need for the week so perhaps I'll finally get all my house clean. Or maybe not!
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Weekly Wrap Up
Why is it that all to often the areas of my life I plan to focus on and become better at are the areas I end up struggling with the most? I start out strong and doing well and then life falls apart & I too often I end up worse than when I started.
I know one of my problems is I have not been using a planner or a to do list. I can't seem to find a system that works for me. I think I made a mistake a couple years ago when I move my main calendar from my planner to the wall in the kitchen. It's not portable and there is no good way to keep track of a to do list. And going digital doesn't work for me because if I sit down at the computer to check a to do list & calendar online I also check email, blogs, goodreads, facebook, etc., etc., etc.
I have a very obsessive all or nothing type personality. I throw my head and heart into something and then end up out of balance in other areas of my life. Stages of my life can be chronicled by the thing I was obsessed with at the time. Here are a few examples:
Family Home Evening packets: When Brett was just a toddler I started making family home evening packets. I literally had at least 150 FHE lessons in files. Most of them colored, cut out, laminated. I spent forever making packets and enjoyed it. But I RARELY used them. I much prefer opening the Friend magazine and reading from that on Monday nights. With the invention of the internet FHE lessons were available at the click on the mouse so I eventually gave away all but my favorite half dozen lessons.
Scrapbooking: Again when Brett was young I started scrapbooking. I spent endless hours scrapbooking. For years I enjoyed this hobby. At least until I kept having children and I realized what I'd started and would never be able to continue. Brett has 6 full scrapbooks for his first 3 years of life. Bryce & Kim each have 3 or 4. Then came Bradley - poor Bradley is my child that was born and then went to 2nd grade if his scrapbooks are an indication of his life. By the time Kylie came along the world had gone digital and I had no desire to ever scrapbook again. A computer crash means that most of her first 2 years of life are non existent as far as photos go.
And so it goes - one hobby or obsession after another. Blogging, Facebook, Family History, Reading, Twilight, Exercise, Organizing, Couponing, Healthy Eating. etc., etc., etc. Some of the obsession last for mere weeks others for years but ultimately I have burned out, given up, moved on, lost interest or found something else.
Current obsession - Reading but I'm about burned out. 126 books since January 1st. That's a lot of reading. I've always loved to read and read a lot but I've already read more books than I did in all of 2009.
So what is the cure for someone like me? How do I find and keep better balance in my life?
I was listening to Christian music on the radio this afternoon and the chorus to one song said something about today being a new day. It struck me that all I can do is keep plugging away and doing the best I can each day. So I decided to start fresh this week at doing my best to find balance in all areas of my life. I decided to pull out my 2010 goals that I've not really looked at since January. So here we go...
Read Preach My Gospel as a family
Gave up on this and went back to the scriptures. It just wasn't the same as scripture study. And with summer we've not been very structured: up late, sleeping in. Brian suggested today we need some kind of alarm to go off each evening to remind us to start bedtime. The sun going down just doesn't work in the summer because it goes down too late. So this week at least 5 days of scripture study as a family.
Have Family Prayers Together Every Night and Have Prayers with Each Child before they leave for school each morning.
Lack of structure means lack of family prayer.
Have a well planned Family Home Evening each week
We do have FHE every Monday. At least that is a habit we haven't lost.
Family Fun Activity Every Week
We have lots of fun around here but not always as an entire family and too often with friends involved.
Do something active as a family at least once a week
Still haven't done this at all this year and I'm not going to start worrying about it this week!
Eat at least 7 meals Together As A Family each week
Epic fail. I think getting back to meals around the table will really help with things like scriptures and prayers. Brian asked me last night if we could have dinner as a family but I was tired and the kids had been snacking all afternoon so I had no desire to cook a meal that wouldn't be eaten. Meals make such a difference I'm going to go back to Menu-plan Monday and plan out meals for this week.
Get the kids to bed on time on school nights
How about get the kids to bed before midnight? It's summer but we've got to start getting them to bed earlier!
Encourage the kids to limit their Media & Video Gaming time
Bradley, Bryce & Kylie need my attention here. Kim & Brett do well on their own.
Chores – Teach them to work
I need to start inspecting because their version of chores done and my version are not the same.
Now for the personal goals
Kneel in prayer each morning and night
Most days but I should change it to meaningful, heartfelt prayer not rushed just pray because you are supposed to pray kind of prayers.
Read my scriptures every day
I've been reading the Conference Ensign the past week as my scriptures but need to get back to the BofM.
Attend the Temple at least once every month
I was going at least 2 or 3 times a month until the start of May and then I haven't been since. I'll get back this week.
Read the Ensign cover to cover each month
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr & June are done. Almost done with the conference Ensign.
Read at least 100 books
Goal accomplished already which is not necessarily a good thing.
Spend at least 2 days a week at home without leaving to run errands or grocery shop
Need to edit to say stay at home and CLEAN!
Lose the 20 lbs I gained in 2009
I'm finally back on the eating better wagon but that exercise wagon is elusive.
Blog daily and keep in touch with extended family and friends
Blogging sporadically and not keeping in touch much.
Make time to Be Still & Ponder each day
I need to get up earlier than everyone else because otherwise there is no such thing as quiet time around here.
Start doing family history work
This was an obsession for a few months earlier this year but then I ended up with so many names needing work done I need to focus on getting the names I cleared done before submitting anymore.
Weekly date with Brian
We went out on his birthday this past week but I should plan something for this week and surprise him - except that he reads this blog so now there will be no surprise ;-)
Well enough rambling for today. I'm sure there is no one left reading at this point but since this blog is for me that's ok. It was theraputic for me to put a few thoughts down and regroup to tackle this week ahead of me.
I know one of my problems is I have not been using a planner or a to do list. I can't seem to find a system that works for me. I think I made a mistake a couple years ago when I move my main calendar from my planner to the wall in the kitchen. It's not portable and there is no good way to keep track of a to do list. And going digital doesn't work for me because if I sit down at the computer to check a to do list & calendar online I also check email, blogs, goodreads, facebook, etc., etc., etc.
I have a very obsessive all or nothing type personality. I throw my head and heart into something and then end up out of balance in other areas of my life. Stages of my life can be chronicled by the thing I was obsessed with at the time. Here are a few examples:
Family Home Evening packets: When Brett was just a toddler I started making family home evening packets. I literally had at least 150 FHE lessons in files. Most of them colored, cut out, laminated. I spent forever making packets and enjoyed it. But I RARELY used them. I much prefer opening the Friend magazine and reading from that on Monday nights. With the invention of the internet FHE lessons were available at the click on the mouse so I eventually gave away all but my favorite half dozen lessons.
Scrapbooking: Again when Brett was young I started scrapbooking. I spent endless hours scrapbooking. For years I enjoyed this hobby. At least until I kept having children and I realized what I'd started and would never be able to continue. Brett has 6 full scrapbooks for his first 3 years of life. Bryce & Kim each have 3 or 4. Then came Bradley - poor Bradley is my child that was born and then went to 2nd grade if his scrapbooks are an indication of his life. By the time Kylie came along the world had gone digital and I had no desire to ever scrapbook again. A computer crash means that most of her first 2 years of life are non existent as far as photos go.
And so it goes - one hobby or obsession after another. Blogging, Facebook, Family History, Reading, Twilight, Exercise, Organizing, Couponing, Healthy Eating. etc., etc., etc. Some of the obsession last for mere weeks others for years but ultimately I have burned out, given up, moved on, lost interest or found something else.
Current obsession - Reading but I'm about burned out. 126 books since January 1st. That's a lot of reading. I've always loved to read and read a lot but I've already read more books than I did in all of 2009.
So what is the cure for someone like me? How do I find and keep better balance in my life?
I was listening to Christian music on the radio this afternoon and the chorus to one song said something about today being a new day. It struck me that all I can do is keep plugging away and doing the best I can each day. So I decided to start fresh this week at doing my best to find balance in all areas of my life. I decided to pull out my 2010 goals that I've not really looked at since January. So here we go...
Read Preach My Gospel as a family
Gave up on this and went back to the scriptures. It just wasn't the same as scripture study. And with summer we've not been very structured: up late, sleeping in. Brian suggested today we need some kind of alarm to go off each evening to remind us to start bedtime. The sun going down just doesn't work in the summer because it goes down too late. So this week at least 5 days of scripture study as a family.
Have Family Prayers Together Every Night and Have Prayers with Each Child before they leave for school each morning.
Lack of structure means lack of family prayer.
Have a well planned Family Home Evening each week
We do have FHE every Monday. At least that is a habit we haven't lost.
Family Fun Activity Every Week
We have lots of fun around here but not always as an entire family and too often with friends involved.
Do something active as a family at least once a week
Still haven't done this at all this year and I'm not going to start worrying about it this week!
Eat at least 7 meals Together As A Family each week
Epic fail. I think getting back to meals around the table will really help with things like scriptures and prayers. Brian asked me last night if we could have dinner as a family but I was tired and the kids had been snacking all afternoon so I had no desire to cook a meal that wouldn't be eaten. Meals make such a difference I'm going to go back to Menu-plan Monday and plan out meals for this week.
Get the kids to bed on time on school nights
How about get the kids to bed before midnight? It's summer but we've got to start getting them to bed earlier!
Encourage the kids to limit their Media & Video Gaming time
Bradley, Bryce & Kylie need my attention here. Kim & Brett do well on their own.
Chores – Teach them to work
I need to start inspecting because their version of chores done and my version are not the same.
Now for the personal goals
Kneel in prayer each morning and night
Most days but I should change it to meaningful, heartfelt prayer not rushed just pray because you are supposed to pray kind of prayers.
Read my scriptures every day
I've been reading the Conference Ensign the past week as my scriptures but need to get back to the BofM.
Attend the Temple at least once every month
I was going at least 2 or 3 times a month until the start of May and then I haven't been since. I'll get back this week.
Read the Ensign cover to cover each month
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr & June are done. Almost done with the conference Ensign.
Read at least 100 books
Goal accomplished already which is not necessarily a good thing.
Spend at least 2 days a week at home without leaving to run errands or grocery shop
Need to edit to say stay at home and CLEAN!
Lose the 20 lbs I gained in 2009
I'm finally back on the eating better wagon but that exercise wagon is elusive.
Blog daily and keep in touch with extended family and friends
Blogging sporadically and not keeping in touch much.
Make time to Be Still & Ponder each day
I need to get up earlier than everyone else because otherwise there is no such thing as quiet time around here.
Start doing family history work
This was an obsession for a few months earlier this year but then I ended up with so many names needing work done I need to focus on getting the names I cleared done before submitting anymore.
Weekly date with Brian
We went out on his birthday this past week but I should plan something for this week and surprise him - except that he reads this blog so now there will be no surprise ;-)
Well enough rambling for today. I'm sure there is no one left reading at this point but since this blog is for me that's ok. It was theraputic for me to put a few thoughts down and regroup to tackle this week ahead of me.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Weekly Wrap Up
Women's Conference was wonderful! It always is but unlike every other year I actually got enough sleep while I was gone this year so I didn't arrive home exhausted. That sure helps. It's always hard to be motivated to be better when I'm so tired I can hardly see straight.
I took tons of notes and reevaluated my priorities and where I'm going to spend my precious and finite time each week. I'm determined to be a better mother & better spouse and since it's now bedtime that means this post must come to an end so I can read scriptures and have prayers with the kids so we can get them to bed. I am going to attempt to transfer some of my notes and ideas from the conference onto this blog later this week but for now bedtimes taking precedence.
I took tons of notes and reevaluated my priorities and where I'm going to spend my precious and finite time each week. I'm determined to be a better mother & better spouse and since it's now bedtime that means this post must come to an end so I can read scriptures and have prayers with the kids so we can get them to bed. I am going to attempt to transfer some of my notes and ideas from the conference onto this blog later this week but for now bedtimes taking precedence.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Weekly Wrap Up
WHAT A WEEK!
Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming.
Brian's changing Real Estate Agencies. I think it will be a wonderful thing for him. It means he's moving his office home and into the basement. So we've cleaned out a room for him to have as an office and shuffled everyone around to different rooms. That means a HUGE mess. I just can't move things in an organized manner. Hopefully today I'll get the house back in some sort of order.
That plus a large amount of time spent doing family history work has meant I was out of balance last week.
The good:
I finished the conference Ensign and started on the January issue
I did get 1 book read and started on another one (actually I listened to a book)
I've not eaten any "empty calories" - still on my no sugar, no refined flour diet
I've kept up on my scriptures and prayers
I've made a dent in the file of family names
The bad:
I didn't exercise everyday - I was just too tired to care
Our routine has been a little chaotic this week so meals, family prayers & scriptures suffered a little as did blogging. I've got to find a few minutes to post some pictures but it's likely going to be later this week before I get around to it.
Other than being a bit out of balance it was a good week overall. Today I'm focusing on getting the house in order, tomorrow I'll shop and then I'll spend the rest of the week doing some good cleaning.
Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming.
Brian's changing Real Estate Agencies. I think it will be a wonderful thing for him. It means he's moving his office home and into the basement. So we've cleaned out a room for him to have as an office and shuffled everyone around to different rooms. That means a HUGE mess. I just can't move things in an organized manner. Hopefully today I'll get the house back in some sort of order.
That plus a large amount of time spent doing family history work has meant I was out of balance last week.
The good:
I finished the conference Ensign and started on the January issue
I did get 1 book read and started on another one (actually I listened to a book)
I've not eaten any "empty calories" - still on my no sugar, no refined flour diet
I've kept up on my scriptures and prayers
I've made a dent in the file of family names
The bad:
I didn't exercise everyday - I was just too tired to care
Our routine has been a little chaotic this week so meals, family prayers & scriptures suffered a little as did blogging. I've got to find a few minutes to post some pictures but it's likely going to be later this week before I get around to it.
Other than being a bit out of balance it was a good week overall. Today I'm focusing on getting the house in order, tomorrow I'll shop and then I'll spend the rest of the week doing some good cleaning.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Weekly Wrap Up
This week I focused on a couple areas I have been falling short. Namely family history and meals as a family. Overall it was a good week.
Read Preach My Gospel as a family
We did well this week. At least 5 days.
Have Family Prayers Together Every Night and Have Prayers with Each Child before they leave for school each morning.
We did better on this one too. We remembered most days.
Have a well planned Family Home Evening each week
We watched Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. Not the most spiritual FHE - but it was a good family movie we all enjoyed.
Family Fun Activity Every Week
We all went to Bryce's basketball game yesterday then went to McDonalds for lunch and watched Flushed Away last night.
Do something active as a family at least once a week
Haven't done this at all this year.
Eat at least 7 meals Together As A Family each week
Did awesome this week. 12 Meals together! It helped having no school on Monday because we got in an extra meal and I we actually ate together for all 3 meals on Saturday & Sunday this past week.
Get the kids to bed on time on school nights
Still doing ok here.
Encourage the kids to limit their Media & Video Gaming time
My kids just watch too much TV and play too many video games. I did have a couple days I kept them off.
Chores – Teach them to work
I don't think anyone did chores this week other than their bedrooms.
Kneel in prayer each morning and night
check
Read my scriptures every day
Check
Attend the Temple at least once every month
Have plans to go again on Thursday.
Read the Ensign cover to cover each month
Just the Sunday afternoon session and Relief Society broadcast left to read and I'll have the Conference Ensign done. Then I can start on the January issue.
Read at least 100 books
3 books finished this week = total 12 so far this year.
Spend at least 2 days a week at home without leaving to run errands or grocery shop
This is such a nice goal to have set. I love being home and going no where!
Lose the 20 lbs I gained in 2009
Not quite so good as last week simply because I wasn't counting calories.
Blog daily and keep in touch with extended family and friends
Blogging check - I did talk to my Aunt this week but no other extended family.
Make time to Be Still & Ponder each day
I've been reading the Ensign in the morning after Bryce goes to school and before I get the other kids up.
Start doing family history work
FINALLY! After 3 years I finally started on family history again. I was spurred on by aunt Judy or it would have been much later this year. I put in at least 20 hours this week.
Weekly date with Brian
A yummy lunch at Red Lobster.
Read Preach My Gospel as a family
We did well this week. At least 5 days.
Have Family Prayers Together Every Night and Have Prayers with Each Child before they leave for school each morning.
We did better on this one too. We remembered most days.
Have a well planned Family Home Evening each week
We watched Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. Not the most spiritual FHE - but it was a good family movie we all enjoyed.
Family Fun Activity Every Week
We all went to Bryce's basketball game yesterday then went to McDonalds for lunch and watched Flushed Away last night.
Do something active as a family at least once a week
Haven't done this at all this year.
Eat at least 7 meals Together As A Family each week
Did awesome this week. 12 Meals together! It helped having no school on Monday because we got in an extra meal and I we actually ate together for all 3 meals on Saturday & Sunday this past week.
Get the kids to bed on time on school nights
Still doing ok here.
Encourage the kids to limit their Media & Video Gaming time
My kids just watch too much TV and play too many video games. I did have a couple days I kept them off.
Chores – Teach them to work
I don't think anyone did chores this week other than their bedrooms.
Kneel in prayer each morning and night
check
Read my scriptures every day
Check
Attend the Temple at least once every month
Have plans to go again on Thursday.
Read the Ensign cover to cover each month
Just the Sunday afternoon session and Relief Society broadcast left to read and I'll have the Conference Ensign done. Then I can start on the January issue.
Read at least 100 books
3 books finished this week = total 12 so far this year.
Spend at least 2 days a week at home without leaving to run errands or grocery shop
This is such a nice goal to have set. I love being home and going no where!
Lose the 20 lbs I gained in 2009
Not quite so good as last week simply because I wasn't counting calories.
Blog daily and keep in touch with extended family and friends
Blogging check - I did talk to my Aunt this week but no other extended family.
Make time to Be Still & Ponder each day
I've been reading the Ensign in the morning after Bryce goes to school and before I get the other kids up.
Start doing family history work
FINALLY! After 3 years I finally started on family history again. I was spurred on by aunt Judy or it would have been much later this year. I put in at least 20 hours this week.
Weekly date with Brian
A yummy lunch at Red Lobster.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Weekly Wrap Up
Another week gone. This week was a lot like the last week.
Read Preach My Gospel as a family
I think we only read 2 days this week. Perhaps it was 3 but we need to do better.
Have Family Prayers Together Every Night and Have Prayers with Each Child before they leave for school each morning.
Still only happening about half the time, either I miss morning or we miss in the evening.
Have a well planned Family Home Evening each week
Not so well planned but we did have FHE
Family Fun Activity Every Week
I don't think we did anything fun this week... Brian spent time with the kids on the trampoline and on the Ripstiks but as for me I was a pretty un-fun mother this week.
Do something active as a family at least once a week
Again Brian went outside and played with them but I didn't.
Eat at least 7 meals Together As A Family each week
Only 3 meals again. Boy I've got to be better. Our schedule is looking better for the coming week so I think we'll make the goal this week.
Get the kids to bed on time on school nights
Still doing ok here.
Encourage the kids to limit their Media & Video Gaming time
I did a little better this week. They are still having way too much screen time but at least there were days I told them no and to get off and do their chores.
Chores – Teach them to work
A little better this week - at least a day or two they got chores done.
Kneel in prayer each morning and night
Doing well here but now I need to focus on praying with real intent.
Read my scriptures every day
Check
Attend the Temple at least once every month
Brian & I went on Tuesday while Kylie was at preschool.
Read the Ensign cover to cover each month
I made it through the Saturday morning session and started on the talks for the afternoon session. I'm going to make it through the conference Ensign and then start on Jan.
Read at least 100 books
4 books finished this week bringing me to a total of 9 this year.
Spend at least 2 days a week at home without leaving to run errands or grocery shop
I did stay home 2 days this week. I actually rearranged my plans so I didn't have to leave home.
Lose the 20 lbs I gained in 2009
I started on a no sugar, no refined foods diet this week so I did well.
Blog daily and keep in touch with extended family and friends
I did blog and wrote a short note to my aunt but need to do better.
Make time to Be Still & Ponder each day
I did this most days. Not for as long as I would like. I took a walk on Saturday with no cell phone and no CD to listen to. The fresh air and peace and quiet was enjoyable.
Start doing family history work
Not Yet
Weekly date with Brian
Our temple trip was our date.
Seemed like this week was a little better than last week. It's hard to juggle everything but I just keep trying to do what I can each day and not stress over what I'm not getting to.
Read Preach My Gospel as a family
I think we only read 2 days this week. Perhaps it was 3 but we need to do better.
Have Family Prayers Together Every Night and Have Prayers with Each Child before they leave for school each morning.
Still only happening about half the time, either I miss morning or we miss in the evening.
Have a well planned Family Home Evening each week
Not so well planned but we did have FHE
Family Fun Activity Every Week
I don't think we did anything fun this week... Brian spent time with the kids on the trampoline and on the Ripstiks but as for me I was a pretty un-fun mother this week.
Do something active as a family at least once a week
Again Brian went outside and played with them but I didn't.
Eat at least 7 meals Together As A Family each week
Only 3 meals again. Boy I've got to be better. Our schedule is looking better for the coming week so I think we'll make the goal this week.
Get the kids to bed on time on school nights
Still doing ok here.
Encourage the kids to limit their Media & Video Gaming time
I did a little better this week. They are still having way too much screen time but at least there were days I told them no and to get off and do their chores.
Chores – Teach them to work
A little better this week - at least a day or two they got chores done.
Kneel in prayer each morning and night
Doing well here but now I need to focus on praying with real intent.
Read my scriptures every day
Check
Attend the Temple at least once every month
Brian & I went on Tuesday while Kylie was at preschool.
Read the Ensign cover to cover each month
I made it through the Saturday morning session and started on the talks for the afternoon session. I'm going to make it through the conference Ensign and then start on Jan.
Read at least 100 books
4 books finished this week bringing me to a total of 9 this year.
Spend at least 2 days a week at home without leaving to run errands or grocery shop
I did stay home 2 days this week. I actually rearranged my plans so I didn't have to leave home.
Lose the 20 lbs I gained in 2009
I started on a no sugar, no refined foods diet this week so I did well.
Blog daily and keep in touch with extended family and friends
I did blog and wrote a short note to my aunt but need to do better.
Make time to Be Still & Ponder each day
I did this most days. Not for as long as I would like. I took a walk on Saturday with no cell phone and no CD to listen to. The fresh air and peace and quiet was enjoyable.
Start doing family history work
Not Yet
Weekly date with Brian
Our temple trip was our date.
Seemed like this week was a little better than last week. It's hard to juggle everything but I just keep trying to do what I can each day and not stress over what I'm not getting to.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Weekly Wrap Up
Weekly Wrap Up - We'll see how long I last at keeping up with my goals this year. Hopefully longer than last year!
Read Preach My Gospel as a family
We read 3 days this past week which is better than nothing.
Have Family Prayers Together Every Night and Have Prayers with Each Child before they leave for school each morning.
About 50/50 on this one
Have a well planned Family Home Evening each week
Check
Family Fun Activity Every Week
We had cousins in town this weekend so that counts for fun right?
Do something active as a family at least once a week
Nope
Eat at least 7 meals Together As A Family each week
3 meals - That about as bad as we've ever been. I'll blame it on sickness & the fact that Brian had a very demanding client. He worked until midnight 3 nights this week. Thankfully he held the deal together and it's now under contract!
Get the kids to bed on time on school nights
Did ok on this one.
Encourage the kids to limit their Media & Video Gaming time
Nope
Chores – Teach them to work
Nope
Kneel in prayer each morning and night
Check
Read my scriptures every day
Check
Attend the Temple at least once every month
Planning on going on Tuesday
Read the Ensign cover to cover each month
I'm a little behind from last year - I finally finished the December Ensign and started on the November Conference Ensign. I'll take me a couple weeks to get caught up.
Read at least 100 books
Just finished my 5th book - I'm off to a great start
Spend at least 2 days a week at home without leaving to run errands or grocery shop
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday I stayed home all day. But my house is still a mess.
Lose the 20 lbs I gained in 2009
Bad week - I think I gained weight
Blog daily and keep in touch with extended family and friends
I've been blogging and called my brother to wish him a happy birthday
Make time to Be Still & Ponder each day
50/50
Start doing family history work
Not Yet
Weekly date with Brian
We went out to Olive Garden for lunch - YUM!
Overall it was an ok week. Kimberly being sick and having company definitely made things a little crazier than usual. We had a fabulous Ward Conference at church today and I'm committed to being better at making time to be still. I have very little quiet time in my life and need to be better at making time to just BE STILL.
Read Preach My Gospel as a family
We read 3 days this past week which is better than nothing.
Have Family Prayers Together Every Night and Have Prayers with Each Child before they leave for school each morning.
About 50/50 on this one
Have a well planned Family Home Evening each week
Check
Family Fun Activity Every Week
We had cousins in town this weekend so that counts for fun right?
Do something active as a family at least once a week
Nope
Eat at least 7 meals Together As A Family each week
3 meals - That about as bad as we've ever been. I'll blame it on sickness & the fact that Brian had a very demanding client. He worked until midnight 3 nights this week. Thankfully he held the deal together and it's now under contract!
Get the kids to bed on time on school nights
Did ok on this one.
Encourage the kids to limit their Media & Video Gaming time
Nope
Chores – Teach them to work
Nope
Kneel in prayer each morning and night
Check
Read my scriptures every day
Check
Attend the Temple at least once every month
Planning on going on Tuesday
Read the Ensign cover to cover each month
I'm a little behind from last year - I finally finished the December Ensign and started on the November Conference Ensign. I'll take me a couple weeks to get caught up.
Read at least 100 books
Just finished my 5th book - I'm off to a great start
Spend at least 2 days a week at home without leaving to run errands or grocery shop
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday I stayed home all day. But my house is still a mess.
Lose the 20 lbs I gained in 2009
Bad week - I think I gained weight
Blog daily and keep in touch with extended family and friends
I've been blogging and called my brother to wish him a happy birthday
Make time to Be Still & Ponder each day
50/50
Start doing family history work
Not Yet
Weekly date with Brian
We went out to Olive Garden for lunch - YUM!
Overall it was an ok week. Kimberly being sick and having company definitely made things a little crazier than usual. We had a fabulous Ward Conference at church today and I'm committed to being better at making time to be still. I have very little quiet time in my life and need to be better at making time to just BE STILL.
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