Today is May 1st. Today also marks the beginning of my own LITTLE EXPERIMENT.
Lately I have become a bit too comfortable, and we all know what happens when we become this way-- NOTHING.So, I am starting an experiment to get me out of my comfort zone, to push me to new limits, to help me grow as a wife and mother, to simplify and determine what's most important, and to try new things.
Just thinking about this gives me some major BUTTERFLIES! (My little heart just can't wait, but it is so scared at the same time!)
So, I am going to personally document the things I am doing to make life even better. I have really stopped on the journal writing, so this will be my own little journal for the next year. I am definitely writing for my own benefit, but if anyone else wants to come along for the ride, I am extending an open invitation. It is going to be a FABULOUS year!
I would like to say that I really started today, but I think today added the urgency that this needs to happen NOW! I can't believe that I am admitting this, but for the first time in my short nine months as a mother, I set E in his high chair, propping a bottle up for him, as I raced around our tiny kitchen playing an anxious clock-watching chef. I just had to have a perfect meal ready for the husband when he got home from work, and I just couldn't let myself drop the multiple pots to spend a precious moment with the growing baby. Come on, Kasi! I have no idea how much longer my little guy is going to let me feed him; he is already an incredibly squirrelly little fellow when it comes to feedings. Anyway, what I really want to say is that I think I sacrificed what is truly important today for something that is not quite as good. A great meal on the table is good--actually, it is great (and I really want to reach deep down to find that gourmet chef somewhere)--but if I am missing out on some more important time with the baby, maybe something that doesn't require a bunch of attention and work would be better.
Anyway, I can hardly wait for all of the ADVENTURES coming in the next 365 days--from working on something I pinned on Pinterest, to developing new hobbies, to spending quality moments with family and friends, to being more comfortable flying by the seat of my pants, to whatever else life brings. Earlier this week I told myself that I was too old to change my outlook/habits/life, but 27 is definitely a perfect time for this.
In fact, I can think of no better time than TODAY!
I'm kind of at that point myself...stuck in a rut. But yesterday I made up my mind that it is time to make some changes in my day to day life as well. I already notice a difference in my mood today with just a few small changes...having a plan of how I want my day to go ahead of time (leaving a little wiggle room of course), not looking at Facebook until later in the day so that it doesn't get in the way of more important things, writing activities with Landon on my to-do list so they are more of a priority, etc. Basically prioritizing and taking more responsibility for how I spend my time and effort. So I would love to hear about things that are working for you. I'm sure I'll get some good ideas from you. I'm excited to hear about your next year!
ReplyDeleteYou go girl! I think this is such a great aspiration and I look forward to following your accomplishments.
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