It's been almost 2 weeks since my birthday. As a mom, birthdays often feel like just another day. Jackson was working this year, so I had all of the normal responsibilities. We also had church that night. I made cupcakes to take to our small group, and we had a quick gift opening just before sending the kids to bed.
My family was coming up the next day, and I had agreed to substitute teach. Things were feeling pretty hectic. I think that is what spurred my idea. So often, we try to set resolutions on New Year's Day. I have yet to stick by any that I can remember. This year, I decided to make a Birthday Resolution. I resolve to better my life, in several different areas, before my next birthday. Not sure why I think it will be easier to change things if start on my birthday instead of New Year's, and so far it hasn't proved any easier. But I am sure gonna try! Plus, by being so vague, how can I fail?
I have been subbing every day that Jackson has been off work this year, and I feel like things have been spiraling out of control. Housework, volunteer stuff, grocery shopping... The list goes on and on. Since my goal is quite vague, I am going to make little changes that will hopefully have a big impact. I need to set some routines in place, and I would like to do a better job at getting the kids involved with those routines. Great managers know how to delegate. To manage my household, I will have to get better at delegating, and give up some of the control.
Here are some areas I want to work on.
Clutter management
General housecleaning
Laundry (including keeping up with outgrown or unwanted items)
Grocery planning and shopping
Health
Financial management
Decorating
Scrapbooking
Now it's out there. Anyone who reads my blog will know the things I am working on and perhaps, this will inspire me to stick with my resolution. I have a whole year (minus 2 weeks) to make some changes. I had better get busy!
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