How was your date last week? Did you pull out those bucket lists to share with each other? The new year is always a great time to take stock and recommit to the changes you want to see in your life. January and August (back to school) are always big time for me to focus on new goals so I hope this was a valuable challenge for you as well. Plus it really opens up a part of you to your spouse. A part of you that can so often be lost in the craziness of kids and jobs and ministries.
My husband and I had one of the best conversations we've had in a long time. Just sharing our passions and where we'd like to go as a couple and a family. It was really deep and very encouraging. Great talk to have together.
Are you ready for this week's challenge?
Your challenge this week, should you choose to accept it, is to write an encouraging, sexy, loving, etc note for your husband each day this week. Slip it in his coat pocket, leave it with his keys for the morning, tuck it in his car, be creative. The date night can be your choice, but do your best to leave your husband a note each day. Be as flirty and creative as you can.
Can't wait to hear how your week goes. Share with us how your dating life is and what you're learning in your marriage.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
My 2011 Goals
As I sit here thinking about all that I wanted to accomplish in 2011, my thoughts are jumbled. There's always more to do than time to do it, I say, and this year seems to sum that up accurately. Or at least the next couple of months. Maybe that will be my theme with God this year: breaking my perfectionism.
Nonetheless, I have so much that I want to accomplish so I'll try to be precise and not too long winded. Good luck, huh?
Nutrition: An area true after my heart...
1. Learn more about sprouting seeds, legumes, and grains--I said this last year and I looked up some resources, but never got around to read them. Here's to this year.
2. Convert 4-5 items in our grocery list to organic, as budget allows.
3. Incorporate one seafood dish a week into our diet--Last year we made this bi-weekly. This year, I want more.
Writing: Dug deep into my life
1. Manage and budget my time blogging--Naps and bedtime are my friends. Plan posts once month in advance and write posts one week in advance.
2. Spend some time writing outside of blogging--Two hours a week as schedule allows, work on an e-book
Me and God: Essential to my soul
1. Devour good books--I have a list and I'm hoping to hit at least 10.
2. Return to a regular devotional time-read through the bible in one year, memorize 12 verses with kids.
3. Continue in MOPS or develop a Christian women's group
Me and My Man: Strengthening our marriage
1. Plan a once a week time for being together and learning about each other.
2. Read 3 books together.
Me and My Kids: My highest calling
1. Home school/Supplement Pre-school for Lydia and Kindergarten/1st grade for Noah
2. Once a month dates with the kids
3. Finish reading Little House on the Prairie series with them
The Local Church: Willingness to be used
1. Continue extending home in moments of hospitality
2. Continue making women's ministry phone calls
Now it's your turn. What are you committing to this year? How do you want to see you and your family's health improved this year? How do you want to see your life change? What's developing on the horizon? Where do you want to begin making changes?
Link up and see what others are saying at Makin' Some Changes 2011.
Nonetheless, I have so much that I want to accomplish so I'll try to be precise and not too long winded. Good luck, huh?
Nutrition: An area true after my heart...
1. Learn more about sprouting seeds, legumes, and grains--I said this last year and I looked up some resources, but never got around to read them. Here's to this year.
2. Convert 4-5 items in our grocery list to organic, as budget allows.
3. Incorporate one seafood dish a week into our diet--Last year we made this bi-weekly. This year, I want more.
Writing: Dug deep into my life
1. Manage and budget my time blogging--Naps and bedtime are my friends. Plan posts once month in advance and write posts one week in advance.
2. Spend some time writing outside of blogging--Two hours a week as schedule allows, work on an e-book
Me and God: Essential to my soul
1. Devour good books--I have a list and I'm hoping to hit at least 10.
2. Return to a regular devotional time-read through the bible in one year, memorize 12 verses with kids.
3. Continue in MOPS or develop a Christian women's group
Me and My Man: Strengthening our marriage
1. Plan a once a week time for being together and learning about each other.
2. Read 3 books together.
Me and My Kids: My highest calling
1. Home school/Supplement Pre-school for Lydia and Kindergarten/1st grade for Noah
2. Once a month dates with the kids
3. Finish reading Little House on the Prairie series with them
The Local Church: Willingness to be used
1. Continue extending home in moments of hospitality
2. Continue making women's ministry phone calls
Now it's your turn. What are you committing to this year? How do you want to see you and your family's health improved this year? How do you want to see your life change? What's developing on the horizon? Where do you want to begin making changes?
Link up and see what others are saying at Makin' Some Changes 2011.
Makin' Some Goals 2011
Welcome to "Makin' Some Goals 2011." For the past two years, as January has rolled around, I've posted nutritional goals for our family. I've found this to be a great way of keeping myself accountable as I would refer to the list often through the year. It's great.
For me, writing things down makes them more concrete. I love to write and making goals just keeps me accountable. Notice I said "goals," not "resolutions." Goals are long term. They aren't made and broken in one day. They become lifelong habits, not stumbling blocks.
So that's why we're making goals. Life changing, do-able, broken into steps goals. I'll be posting later today, but for those of you who are ready to get started, here's the link up information.
Carnival Information
If you would like to be involved, post your 2011 Goals on your blog, including a link back to my blog and a link to the Carnival post. Focus should be on how you plan to improve you nutritional intake in the next year.
Please feel free to spread the word about the carnival.
Tips for Making Goals
1. Make your goals achievable. Start with something small that you can change this month, then another for next month. Don't write down goals that are so daunting you don't even attempt them.
2. Make goals that you are willing to commit to. If you have no interest in sprouting seeds, leave that for another time. This is not the time to make goals simply to impress other bloggers.
3. Develop a loose timeline for achieving some or all of your goals. Do you want to achieve one a month or just incorporate all within the first 6 months?
4. Share these goals with others. Here's where the accountability of blogging comes in. You're sharing with all of us the changes that you are purpousing to make in your life. Additionally share with someone in your real life. Ask them to keep you accountable as well.
5. Understand that these goals are a work in progress. Habits are not changed overnight. These goals are meant to be working goals, working toward a better you in 2011.
You ready to get started???
For me, writing things down makes them more concrete. I love to write and making goals just keeps me accountable. Notice I said "goals," not "resolutions." Goals are long term. They aren't made and broken in one day. They become lifelong habits, not stumbling blocks.
So that's why we're making goals. Life changing, do-able, broken into steps goals. I'll be posting later today, but for those of you who are ready to get started, here's the link up information.
Carnival Information
If you would like to be involved, post your 2011 Goals on your blog, including a link back to my blog and a link to the Carnival post. Focus should be on how you plan to improve you nutritional intake in the next year.
Please feel free to spread the word about the carnival.
Tips for Making Goals
1. Make your goals achievable. Start with something small that you can change this month, then another for next month. Don't write down goals that are so daunting you don't even attempt them.
2. Make goals that you are willing to commit to. If you have no interest in sprouting seeds, leave that for another time. This is not the time to make goals simply to impress other bloggers.
3. Develop a loose timeline for achieving some or all of your goals. Do you want to achieve one a month or just incorporate all within the first 6 months?
4. Share these goals with others. Here's where the accountability of blogging comes in. You're sharing with all of us the changes that you are purpousing to make in your life. Additionally share with someone in your real life. Ask them to keep you accountable as well.
5. Understand that these goals are a work in progress. Habits are not changed overnight. These goals are meant to be working goals, working toward a better you in 2011.
You ready to get started???
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Lee's To Do List
What a fun idea for a winter birthday, without being Christmas-y... check out this Snowflake Party (@ Oh, Amanda). So versatile for Nov- Feb. I love it!
What about this Tea Party (@ The Birthday Blog)? I'm thinking this could also be adapted to an adult party or a mother/daughter tea. Planning for the spring.
Love, love, love this Owls and Books Baby Shower (@ Pink Tea). So perfect for any mommy who's dreaming of a reader. And easily adaptable to several book themes.
What about this Tea Party (@ The Birthday Blog)? I'm thinking this could also be adapted to an adult party or a mother/daughter tea. Planning for the spring.
Love, love, love this Owls and Books Baby Shower (@ Pink Tea). So perfect for any mommy who's dreaming of a reader. And easily adaptable to several book themes.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
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