So now that you know I am a butterfly... you can kind of see why I had a hard time picking a new word for 2011. I started with gratitude, then thought about faith, or maybe juggle (I seem to be doing that a lot lately.) Then it hit me, as I was juggling 3 bags of trash walking to my garbage can this morning. Balance is what I need for 2011, I need a little more balance, and my family could use some balance too.
Life is busy, there is no way around it. How I spend my time is very important. At my house there is piano, FHE, basketball, cub scouts, baseball, nightly reading, football, church assignments, family parties, birthdays, dance, blogging, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, spelling tests, digital scrapbooking, supply making, hopefully exercising, NFL/NBA games, facebook, doctor/dentist appointments, oh and don't forget nursing, this list could go on and on! This is my friends is why I must find balance.
Balance in my Spiritual, Emotional and Physical well being along with balance in my families Spiritual, Emotional and Physical well being. Balance in what I have to do verses what I want to do each day. Balance in play time and work time for the kids. Balance in good wholesome activities, maybe just maybe the kids don't have to participate in all of the good activities. ;o) Balance in my sugar (mostly pop) intake. Balance in my scripture study, I tend to read read read and then quit quit quit. Daily scripture study is my goal. I know if I have that, then my whole life is a lot more balanced. I yell less and love more, I stay calm and so does my family. I want to create more digital supplies this year and I know to do that I have to find a balanced daily routine. Now that Carlee is 4 months I am getting that balanced routine and am starting to loving it.
So there you have it. Balance is my goal for 2011. I can already tell it is going to be a great year!!
8 comments:
I love your word! It is almost like mine... Moderation. :)
You are such an amazing mom, friend, sister... :) I know you'll find the balance you need! :)
WHat a perfect word! That should be my work of the year, too! Balancing life is SO hard! RIght now my hardest thing is balancing time with sports, homework, and kids just being kids. The funny thing is, is that the kids just being kids part is the one that is lacking...and I am really feeling bad about it. I want there to be more time for 'just them' and less time of me nagging them to do things!
I LOVE your word! Well thought out! I hope that you can find that balance...and then share your strategies! I need all the help I can get! :)
I love it...I will have to say that you must have pretty good balance to get this far...so keep up the good work...Love you! Your brother..Ryon
If you have figured it out at age 30 that balance in all things in life, you are on the right track. Lov U
love this concept. and i wish you luck this year :)
Good luck Lainee. This is a word worth having more of. :)
Oh you make me smile!!! You are amazing! Only hope I can follow you and get a little balance around my joint!
Great post Lainee!! I love your thoughts! You are such a great person and mom to those cute kids!
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