Happy New Year! I am not big into resolutions; but I always like to take some time to reflect on areas of improvement. I like to evaluate the four F's in my life every year. Faith, Family, Finances, and Fitness.
My number one goal heading into 2015 is to focus on being PRESENT. I am sure that there are many people out there that struggle with this. I find it extremely challenging, simply due the fact that I am constantly juggling work obligations, the kids' activity schedules, house work, and time to take care of myself (sadly, this often falls dead last on my list of daily priorities). 2014 was the year of organization for me; I purged, simplified, organized our lives (thank you, Cozi), and developed systems to help my manage our day-to-day lives without feeling like I was going to loose my mind. I am hoping my organization will help me in this year's resolution. I want to take time every single day to completely engage with my children (and NOT be thinking about all the items on my to do list that need tending to). Same goes for time spent conversing with my hubby. When working, I need to focus intently on my daily tasks. I want to make sure that each work day is maximized; eliminating the need to do ANY work in the evenings when my focus will be family. This will be a BIG challenge for me, as I am a Type A control freak on many levels (so unfinished To Do lists don't sit well with me).
Luckily, having kids has mellowed me tremendously. I have learned to appreciate the messy living room, and sticky kitchen table more then ever this past year. I know that these are signs of LIFE, and FUN taking place everyday within our home. These moments are precious, and there is no need to waste this time cleaning. My boys will never remember whether the house was clean or messy, but they will remember building massive forts that sit in the living room for weeks on end. They will remember the time that their mother worked on a nearly 900 piece electric Lego train set with them; how that train is recommended for children ages 6-12 is beyond me. This 30-year old felt as though an Engineering degree was needed to complete the task.
Wishing all of our friends and family health and happiness in the new year.
