We're talking about priorities with our kiddos this year! Be careful when talking about this with Samuel. Somehow we ended up talking about the Tower of Babel. That kid's mind amazes and confuses me! In case you're wonder, we did talk more about the Tower of Babel after our Priorities discussion.
We have marriage goals and family goals hanging on the side of the refrigerator. For me personally, these are some of my goals. My spiritual momma has to remind me of boundaries often. I only receive 24 hours in a day and time does not slow down. Fun Fact: limiting the food of my children does not make them grow slower. I tried. Once.
This is what happens. The kids take over the kitchen.
They all love to cook and help in the kitchen!
1) Focus more on my little family. We are trying so hard to teach these kids to make good choices and be responsible. Also, we want them to know they're important to us. Fun one-on-one dates with the kids are on the goal list, in addition to husband-wife dates. We will have a new way of displaying their art work in our home too so that our refrigerator is not discussed as an art display.
My paper calendar wasn't big enough, so I got a bigger one this year!
That's why there's not enough room for all the art work.
3) Visit family and friends more (to obtain needed pictures for display at our house). If I have your address, you might be a "target". If you live outside of Texas...you are not immune! I think I proved that a few weeks ago in Arkansas! If you live nearby, you'll probably want to look out the window before opening your front door...um, from this day forward!
4) I want to send more cards, including catching up on thank you notes. Some of you lucky folks may receive a thank you note so old that I have no idea the word contents inside. It's called an "extended thank you" over here! I even found some addressed envelopes in my closet from previous Christmas cards. I'm going to use them to send happy mail (not bills)!
5) I hope to use my creativity. I'm shuffling things around the house and pulling out things that have been hidden in our closet. Trying to declutter at the same time. Whoa! Warning: You may get a gift with your name on it this year. I hope I have the correct spelling! I feel like Shutterfly is spying on me. I'm a sucker for a good deals and they know it!
New cabinet purchased with a coupon and
hauled by the hubby's new truck! Still working on
organizing as you can see by the wreath holder attacked by papers!
7) Be silly and fun. April Fool's is one of my favorite days! Ask Russ about the joke I played on him pre-kids. Mention the word CARPET. He remembers. As we do our acts of kindness this year, some acts just may be from our April Fool's stash! Also, you can ask my friends who have received (or will receive) joke gifts for Christmas...including our hilarious friend from the bank and the girls who work at Mom's memory care!
Hold me accountable! Remind me often. If you don't receive a fun card this year, send us a Christmas cards next year to make sure we have your correct address. If I haven't showed up at your house to take a picture, I might be in trouble! It could mean that my kids have tied me up and you need to come check on me. Can you bring your phone too so I can make sure we get a picture for the wall...once you get me uptied? Notice that Facebook is not on my goal list. I do not have messenger on my phone (on purpose). If you have an emergency, it's better to send a text. Make sure your spelling is correct and your language is appropriate because all three kids can read now! YIKES! I do, however, recommend calling 9-1-1 first because sometimes my phone is on silent! Just being honest...
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
Psalm 46:10
Psalm 46:10
