Today is that special day that we make even more plans than usual. Our lists and desires for the fresh new year come forth and we joyfully usually announce to people what we're going to do.
I'm going against the tide in a way.
Backing up, assessing, and re-purposing my time and energy.
I see lots of moms in my place in life who have their hands in so many bags, I have no idea how they finish anything at all. Nor have any type of quality to the life jobs that matter most.
That is my weakness, to take on too much.
I recently released my design work that has been a big part of my life for the last 6 years. The time was right to
re-purpose that energy and time.
Here's what I am coming back to.
For 2010, school is the dominating factor. It will consume 90% of my husband's time and attention. It will dictate to a large degree where we move next and much more afterwards. Because of Andy's hectic year ahead, I need to be that much more aware of MY first passions and responsibilities. To my family and my home.
Emma is half way through Kindergarten and flourishing. Her mind runs 100 mph and it's my honor and privilege to feed that growing mind to the best of my ability. Homeschooling will be a huge priority this year.
Next will be the overall peace and sustaining order of our home. Including finance
s that technically don't exist! :) I will be working harder at saving in all areas and p
roviding the girls with excellent memories along the way.
There will be no amazing garden this year, no newly learned language or large vacation planned....Those years when I'm able to make ambitious goals and plans on a New Year's Day will come again.
For now, I am settled and at peace that it is not any outside job, group, force or activity that will not survive without my help....It is the three people the Lord has given me to serve and love that will consume my year, my attention, time and talents.
And I am BLESSED.
2 comments:
If there was a thumbs up "like" button for this post I would press it! :-) Getting my mommy priorities straight is my top resolution this year as well, to not expect too much of myself - except for caring for the needs of my family and making sure I stay healthy amidst the demands of a new baby and recovery. That's enough! :-)
Nellie! This is where I've been lately, too! It's got to be ok to just be the wife and mom.....that's IT!
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