This year there is so much I want to accomplish and achieve and work on - both of myself (be a better mother/wife/homemaker/employee/volunteer/etc); and also of my home, my family and other areas of my life. Instead of thinking of them and referring to them as "resolutions" I have decided to make a list of "goals" that I want to work on during the year. This list will grow and shrink throughout the year (or at least that is how I invision it) while I mark things off that have been achieved; modify things as life changes; and add things as they are thought of or needed. This list will be printed and in the front section of our new Family Binder (you will see this listed as one of the top goals) so it can be seen and thought of often.
I figured instead of just printing this out for myself and Jay to see (and possibly Payton since she can read and is likely to sneak a peak in the binder) I would hold myself more accountable by posting it right here on the blog :)
First however I want to take a moment to point out my top goal for the year. This is a term that I came across on one of the many blogs I read and subscribe to and she states that she 'borrowed' it from a fellow blogger as well. This is something that is very near and dear to my heart and I really hope that if nothing else on my goals list gets marked off - this one does! It is "intentional mothering" and was described as follows: "By intentional, I mean not just getting by and rushing around from event to event…party to party…school to sports, but by intentionally engaging with my children. Every once in a while…going the extra mile…planning ahead." Things such as reading chapter books to my kids, making a special snack for them after school, sitting down to actually play with them, and turning off the computer in the afternoon.
So here goes.....
My 2012 GOALS:
- Intentional Mothering
- Complete the Runion Family Binder and utilize it to be more organized and manage the household better
- Keep the house cleaner and more organized (notice I did not say clean and organized as that would suggest it is perfect and I am simply trying to improve not perfect this year)
- Spend more time working with Graham when we have alone time
- Begin to sew and embroider making things for the kids
- Work on and complete household projects (I have a growing detailed list of these things)
So since it took me so long to post this I guess I should provide an update on how I have done after the first month. Well, I have spent some more quality time with both Lilah Grace and Graham when we are home together and the bigger kids are at school. I have spent much time on the floor playing with them. I have also started and am trying to complete some smaller organization projects and am trying to implement them into our daily routine. I also made my first applique shirts (a separate post on this to come) for the girls. I have been trying to do better keeping up with the dishes and keeping the kitchen area cleaner.
So how are you doing on your resolutions/goals?
