Its been quite a while since I've written anything. Sorry for not keep you updated. I'm just going to blame it on the holidays.
I thought I would share my goals for the new year. I don't like the word resolution. Anytime you hear that someone has made a new year's resolution you assume its just something they are going to give up on by February. So I made goals. Not just for me but for my kids as well. And not for the whole year. I wanted to hold myself accountable and revisit my goals in the middle of the year. So my goals are as follows from January through June of 2011.
*Practice wellness by drinking less soda and more water, taking daily vitamins and getting enough rest.
*Pray and regain my relationship with God
*Ask for help when I need it
*Get my Aesthetics' license
*Remain patient and positive
*Take the time to stop and enjoy wonderful moments and things accomplished
I also made goals for my son and daughter. I have these goal taped to my bathroom mirror so I see them everyday and I can diligently work on them.
Someone I know had a great idea of having a word for the year. Something to focus on. My dad chose "Health", my step mom chose "Play". I chose "Progression". I want to continue making all the right little choices to ultimately get to where I picture myself...and them keep going. I don't want to stop, look back or wonder if. I just want to keep progressing.
What would be your word for the year?
Happy new year. Its gonna be a good one.
Showing posts with label Take Five. Show all posts
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Thursday, January 6, 2011
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
I have such a new respect for working moms. I just got back into the work world (which explains my recent absence) and it has been INSANE! . Waking up at 7 am, getting me and the 2 kids changed, fed, ready and in the car by 8:45 may sound easy but, trust me it is a little hectic. By 6pm I am on my way to pick them up from daycare only to eat dinner, give baths and be ready for bed by 7:30pm.
I went to bed Monday night feeling deprived of time with my children. It made me sad. But I can see the benefits that daycare has on them and I know that they are being well taken care of. I also feel that in some ways it is going to make me a better mom for them.
Whether you are a single parent, stay at home mom, working mom or a soon to be mom...my hat's off to you. Take care of those kids and keep up the good work!
I went to bed Monday night feeling deprived of time with my children. It made me sad. But I can see the benefits that daycare has on them and I know that they are being well taken care of. I also feel that in some ways it is going to make me a better mom for them.
Whether you are a single parent, stay at home mom, working mom or a soon to be mom...my hat's off to you. Take care of those kids and keep up the good work!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
A newborn's conversation with God...
A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?" God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."
The child further inquired, "but tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy." God said, "your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."
Again the child asked, "and how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?" God said, "your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak."
"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?" God said, "your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray."
"Who will protect me?" God said, "your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."
"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore." God said, "your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you."
At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name.
"God said, "You will simply call her, "Mom."
A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?" God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."
The child further inquired, "but tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy." God said, "your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."
Again the child asked, "and how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?" God said, "your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak."
"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?" God said, "your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray."
"Who will protect me?" God said, "your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."
"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore." God said, "your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you."
At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name.
"God said, "You will simply call her, "Mom."
Friday, July 2, 2010
We all have those days. You wake up on the wrong side of the bed and your bad morning quickly turn into your bad day. Kids have those days too. Take my 2 year old for example: He woke up in tears this morning at 7 am. Not sure why? For the next 5 hours he looked something like this:
Kids his age are exlporing their emotions. And some say they even get scared and feel out of control when they don't understand their emotions. I tried everything I had in me this morning to try to get him to stop (short of compromising boundries I have tried to put in place)but he just kept on.
Finally I had to step outside...and cry. I was the one who needed a time out. I think its crucial in these situations that parents do this. They can take the time to scream, cry or just say a quiet prayer to try to regain a little bit of sanity. Those of you who practice this I commend you. I think it speaks volumes about your parenting; knowing yourself well enough that you need a time out and actually taking it.
Don't feel weak or unsure of your ability to parent because you break down too. We are all human and need some sort of release from our stresses. I'm not sure how dads feel, but as moms we tend to try to take on too much and not let our fellow moms help when we need it that day. Don't feel ashamed. Because your fellow moms have those days too. Even if they don't want to admit it. Unless they are taking some very strong happy pills!
One last note. If you need help, ask! And for heavens sake if its offered, take it! And those of you who might not need the help that day, please offer it! We gotta stick together.
Kids his age are exlporing their emotions. And some say they even get scared and feel out of control when they don't understand their emotions. I tried everything I had in me this morning to try to get him to stop (short of compromising boundries I have tried to put in place)but he just kept on.
Finally I had to step outside...and cry. I was the one who needed a time out. I think its crucial in these situations that parents do this. They can take the time to scream, cry or just say a quiet prayer to try to regain a little bit of sanity. Those of you who practice this I commend you. I think it speaks volumes about your parenting; knowing yourself well enough that you need a time out and actually taking it.
Don't feel weak or unsure of your ability to parent because you break down too. We are all human and need some sort of release from our stresses. I'm not sure how dads feel, but as moms we tend to try to take on too much and not let our fellow moms help when we need it that day. Don't feel ashamed. Because your fellow moms have those days too. Even if they don't want to admit it. Unless they are taking some very strong happy pills!
One last note. If you need help, ask! And for heavens sake if its offered, take it! And those of you who might not need the help that day, please offer it! We gotta stick together.
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