3 new things I have been trying and 1 I gave up
loving all of the orange trees in our yard!..
A little bit about me, recently…
Eating healthier…Anyone else having a hard time lately? When I get on a schedule with my eating, I see myself making better decisions. I’ve been picking two choices for each meal - to not get overwhelmed (and tempted by all those fun snacks the kids make me buy- lol) and choose poorly.
I know that when I get in the good habit of eating well, everything else just seems to fall into place…I actually want to workout, the days feel longer (even though I’m told they are still only 24hrs…whaaaat???), I remember to do things I often forget and I’m just a much more happy, Kerry.
little Nora reading one of her fav books…the other girls wouldn’t let me take their pic.
I’m also trying to continue bringing girls up to bed early.
There are SOooooo many reasons for this one, but here are the most important: *We can read… And, I mean we can all read! I get to hear my youngest read a picture book or two. The (older) twins get to enjoy their chapter book. Hey, I might even get to hear a chapter, which I love that they still want to do!
*We can talk… And, I mean really talk! I get to hear all the juice from their day’s events (there is still even quite a bit staying at home with your sisters-ha!). I dunno about you, but I have found that this is the best time EVER to reach them with your encouraging words, helpful suggestions and full attention. Anyone else feel the same?
Last, I have found myself a new, addictive, but healthy habit of listening to Andy Grammer every time I write. His songs are true-blue, life stories put to amazing melodies and I know them all, but never tire of hearing them over and over.
The way he expresses himself through his songs somehow gets my mind ready to write new books and finish ones up that have been left unattended to, for years. I keep “trying” (lol) to meet him… maybe in my next life.
What songs, singers inspire you?
If I do all of these three little things consistently, I feel better inside and out. Three is an easy number and I’ve challenged myself to stick to each of these specific goals for the next few months….(I’ll check back in with ya and let ya know how it’s all going…fingers and toes crossed)
On the other hand…
I’ve also stopped doing something too…
That is, expecting more from myself than I can handle… Saying this takes a huge weight off my shoulders! Thinking it, previously, made me feel guilty.
Just like you, I have endless lists of things to do- house duties, trekking kids to activities houses, doctor’s appointments, workouts, occupational therapy, gardening…and now, my fantastic book writing venture! Overall, something I often push to the side because I’m too busy with those things is… my kids (sad face).
I mean, don’t get me wrong- I’ve been here, in the same house as them, 24hrs a day for the past year (lol)… buuuutttt sometimes my attention and focus is elsewhere. So…I’ve made an effort to stop doing whatever it is that I’m doing when my lovelies come downstairs - and I try to attend to them…and only them… in whatever way they need (hugs, smiles, listening, helping with lunch…). This simple change has made a real difference in all of our attitudes and energy throughout the day… Yay!!!
This is just a glimpse into my life lately and I know many of you can relate to some, if not all, of my goals. I’d love to hear about something new you’ve been trying… Reach out!
