I actually did some work today. Nothing shocking but enough to make a difference. I folded up most of the laundry, picked up living room, had boys pick up toys, and making late dinner. I planned on doing dishes but a nap became necessary. Tomorrow I want to tackle the kitchen and laundry.
It's hard to get things done as Liam can't be trusted with Aster. He's begun throwing things at her while she's in her swing. Good grief.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Changes!
Aster Ysabeau joined our family on 8/1. She is sweet and the whole family loves her. Some more (Daddy) than others (Liam). With her arrival I feel our genetic family is complete (we're very open to adoption) I also feel that there are major lifestyle changes I want to make.
I'm embarking on a new journey. There are characteristics and habits that I want to cultivate to enhance my quality of living and that of my family. For starters I want to keep the house cleaner. I know that sounds lame, but I was never taught the proper value of keeping house and having a routine. I would like my house to be in reasonable shape at all times. Point blank, I want my mother-in-law to stop by at any moment and not be embarassed or hear her comments. I'd like to have habits like eating at the table, picking up before bed, and staying on top of the dishes. I also want to get rid of the tons of excess we have. I'll have to focus on myself and the children for now because Kurt will go into a panic. I'm kinda reading that Fly Lady book, but I stopped when she started talking about getting fully dressed every day and putting on shoes with laces.. lol.
The second area (which should be the first come to think about it) is to spend a little time each day with God. I think I'll start doing devotions every day and start a journal just for that purpose. The boys (wait, Aster is a girl so I should say "Children) and I will do prayer time each morning and I'll write down daily what comes of it. I need to be able to still my mind and just BE. No t.v. no music etc.
The third area is homeschooling! Miles is 4 now and I'd like to start a preK/K type curriculum. I'd like him to be able to write his name, trace letters, draw basic shapes, know some basic site words, learn the days of the week and months of the year, practice some basic math, and learn more about whatever interests him. Right now he loves dinosaurs. I have these goals loosely set to reach by the end of the school 'year', but I feel this will be a more laid back style. A nice mix of homeschooling and unschooling.
Finally, I hope to keep this blog up faithfully. It will serve as my source of commitment. I want to regularly share the ups and downs as I work on implementing these things into my life. It will serve as a witness. I hope that others will come along and take interest in my blog. I'll be honest with my success and failure. I also hope that you enjoy my humor! But if not, this will serve for myself.
I guess as a final note I'll add that I want to start trying new things for my fibromyalgia. Not at the moment but down the road. I'm nursing a baby for Pete's sake! Besides pain and sleep medication I'd like to try dietary changes, gentle execise and meditation. Who knows?
Well this is where my new journey begins. Let's hope I get a few hours of sleep tonight so I'm ready for tomorrow.
I'm embarking on a new journey. There are characteristics and habits that I want to cultivate to enhance my quality of living and that of my family. For starters I want to keep the house cleaner. I know that sounds lame, but I was never taught the proper value of keeping house and having a routine. I would like my house to be in reasonable shape at all times. Point blank, I want my mother-in-law to stop by at any moment and not be embarassed or hear her comments. I'd like to have habits like eating at the table, picking up before bed, and staying on top of the dishes. I also want to get rid of the tons of excess we have. I'll have to focus on myself and the children for now because Kurt will go into a panic. I'm kinda reading that Fly Lady book, but I stopped when she started talking about getting fully dressed every day and putting on shoes with laces.. lol.
The second area (which should be the first come to think about it) is to spend a little time each day with God. I think I'll start doing devotions every day and start a journal just for that purpose. The boys (wait, Aster is a girl so I should say "Children) and I will do prayer time each morning and I'll write down daily what comes of it. I need to be able to still my mind and just BE. No t.v. no music etc.
The third area is homeschooling! Miles is 4 now and I'd like to start a preK/K type curriculum. I'd like him to be able to write his name, trace letters, draw basic shapes, know some basic site words, learn the days of the week and months of the year, practice some basic math, and learn more about whatever interests him. Right now he loves dinosaurs. I have these goals loosely set to reach by the end of the school 'year', but I feel this will be a more laid back style. A nice mix of homeschooling and unschooling.
Finally, I hope to keep this blog up faithfully. It will serve as my source of commitment. I want to regularly share the ups and downs as I work on implementing these things into my life. It will serve as a witness. I hope that others will come along and take interest in my blog. I'll be honest with my success and failure. I also hope that you enjoy my humor! But if not, this will serve for myself.
I guess as a final note I'll add that I want to start trying new things for my fibromyalgia. Not at the moment but down the road. I'm nursing a baby for Pete's sake! Besides pain and sleep medication I'd like to try dietary changes, gentle execise and meditation. Who knows?
Well this is where my new journey begins. Let's hope I get a few hours of sleep tonight so I'm ready for tomorrow.
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