My husband gave me a Happiness Journal for Christmas. For FIVE years you write one sentence a day. It's really made me stop and think. So many nights I lay in bed relieved... Relieved it's bedtime. Relieved I get to lay horizontal and not be waiting on K and L's every need. Relieved the laundry can wait. You get the point.... I'm beat. I'm exhausted.
So..... Back to the book! It helps me reflect on my day. It helps me think about all that I'm blessed with. It reminds me how lucky I am to even have TWO (Soon to be 3) amazing kiddos to fill my days with laughter, joy, tears, adventure, and exhaustion.
I love the idea of this book because no matter how busy you are, you can write ONE sentence.
I love the idea of this book because no matter how crazy and stressful your day is, you can write ONE sentence about something positive.
Here's mine today: My husband and I took the kids for their flu shots (I know, so much fun!) and they did amazing. They were patient and forgiving!
So, here's to finding your daily dose of happiness!
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Having Gratitude... Everyday.
Trying to understand my place in this life. Knowing it's my temporary home makes me rethink the way I have treated some people. I try to have a heart of gold, but at the same time I have an inner struggle of peace. I am determined to change the world. Cupcakes with beer.... the struggle is real.
Having Gratitude... Everyday.
My husband gave me a Happiness Journal for Christmas. For FIVE years you write one sentence a day. It's really made me stop and think. So many nights I lay in bed relieved... Relieved it's bedtime. Relieved I get to lay horizontal and not be waiting on K and L's every need. Relieved the laundry can wait. You get the point.... I'm beat. I'm exhausted.
So..... Back to the book! It helps me reflect on my day. It helps me think about all that I'm blessed with. It reminds me how lucky I am to even have TWO (Soon to be 3) amazing kiddos to fill my days with laughter, joy, tears, adventure, and exhaustion.
I love the idea of this book because no matter how busy you are, you can write ONE sentence.
I love the idea of this book because no matter how crazy and stressful your day is, you can write ONE sentence about something positive.
Here's mine today: My husband and I took the kids for their flu shots (I know, so much fun!) and they did amazing. They were patient and forgiving!
So, here's to finding your daily dose of happiness!
So..... Back to the book! It helps me reflect on my day. It helps me think about all that I'm blessed with. It reminds me how lucky I am to even have TWO (Soon to be 3) amazing kiddos to fill my days with laughter, joy, tears, adventure, and exhaustion.
I love the idea of this book because no matter how busy you are, you can write ONE sentence.
I love the idea of this book because no matter how crazy and stressful your day is, you can write ONE sentence about something positive.
Here's mine today: My husband and I took the kids for their flu shots (I know, so much fun!) and they did amazing. They were patient and forgiving!
So, here's to finding your daily dose of happiness!
Trying to understand my place in this life. Knowing it's my temporary home makes me rethink the way I have treated some people. I try to have a heart of gold, but at the same time I have an inner struggle of peace. I am determined to change the world. Cupcakes with beer.... the struggle is real.
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Hello Stranger!
Wow! I have no idea even how to explain where the time went.
I just to view my blogging as therapy. I needed to write my thoughts down in some way in order to stay somewhat sane. I'm really not sure how over a year went by without one blog post.
Life doesn't stop. Not even for a second. No matter what you're doing, who you're with... what planet you're on. It keeps going. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever catch up. Once you have kids it passes even quicker.
I have a list of things I want to do. Will I ever get to it... I'm not sure. This year I am going to try. I am going to try and cross off as many things that I can. Not a bucket list, but a YOU MUST ACCOMPLISH list. Maybe that will give me more motivation.
I started reading a "self-help" book... you know, one of those books you start reading after the new year because you want to find a way to better yourself more so than last year? Well, I'm only 4 days in but I feel better already! (Maybe, it's that I'm finally in my 2nd trimester and I'm not feeling nauseous. Who knows!)
Back to the book... It's "365 Positive Ways to Start Your Day." I always do things backwards so I do it every night. Go figure!
Today was about saying "DO" instead of "TRY." I didn't realize how much of a difference that made! There are so many things that I try to do, but I don't. I just get so busy with everything else that I just forget. I plan to get it done the following day... and the next thing I know it's 2014.
Today's Affirmation is to set smart goals and take action.
S. Specific
M. Measurable
A. Attainable
R. Realistic
T. Timely
I will blog 2-3 times a week. About anything. Life. Love. Kids. Food. Whatever.
I will bring the kids baby books up-to-date. (Yes, I know... My kids are young. Their books, however, are blank...still.)
I will spend more alone time with my husband.
I will be more hands on in whatever I am doing and STOP burying my nose in my phone.
This list could go on for days. It really could. It's all about making progress and not overwhelming yourself so you eventually give up. These will be my main ones for now, but I will continue to add.
3:00 AM Rambles at it''s finest.
Good Night Folks.
I just to view my blogging as therapy. I needed to write my thoughts down in some way in order to stay somewhat sane. I'm really not sure how over a year went by without one blog post.
Life doesn't stop. Not even for a second. No matter what you're doing, who you're with... what planet you're on. It keeps going. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever catch up. Once you have kids it passes even quicker.
I have a list of things I want to do. Will I ever get to it... I'm not sure. This year I am going to try. I am going to try and cross off as many things that I can. Not a bucket list, but a YOU MUST ACCOMPLISH list. Maybe that will give me more motivation.
I started reading a "self-help" book... you know, one of those books you start reading after the new year because you want to find a way to better yourself more so than last year? Well, I'm only 4 days in but I feel better already! (Maybe, it's that I'm finally in my 2nd trimester and I'm not feeling nauseous. Who knows!)
Back to the book... It's "365 Positive Ways to Start Your Day." I always do things backwards so I do it every night. Go figure!
Today was about saying "DO" instead of "TRY." I didn't realize how much of a difference that made! There are so many things that I try to do, but I don't. I just get so busy with everything else that I just forget. I plan to get it done the following day... and the next thing I know it's 2014.
Today's Affirmation is to set smart goals and take action.
S. Specific
M. Measurable
A. Attainable
R. Realistic
T. Timely
I will blog 2-3 times a week. About anything. Life. Love. Kids. Food. Whatever.
I will bring the kids baby books up-to-date. (Yes, I know... My kids are young. Their books, however, are blank...still.)
I will spend more alone time with my husband.
I will be more hands on in whatever I am doing and STOP burying my nose in my phone.
This list could go on for days. It really could. It's all about making progress and not overwhelming yourself so you eventually give up. These will be my main ones for now, but I will continue to add.
3:00 AM Rambles at it''s finest.
Good Night Folks.
Trying to understand my place in this life. Knowing it's my temporary home makes me rethink the way I have treated some people. I try to have a heart of gold, but at the same time I have an inner struggle of peace. I am determined to change the world. Cupcakes with beer.... the struggle is real.
Hello Stranger!
Wow! I have no idea even how to explain where the time went.
I just to view my blogging as therapy. I needed to write my thoughts down in some way in order to stay somewhat sane. I'm really not sure how over a year went by without one blog post.
Life doesn't stop. Not even for a second. No matter what you're doing, who you're with... what planet you're on. It keeps going. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever catch up. Once you have kids it passes even quicker.
I have a list of things I want to do. Will I ever get to it... I'm not sure. This year I am going to try. I am going to try and cross off as many things that I can. Not a bucket list, but a YOU MUST ACCOMPLISH list. Maybe that will give me more motivation.
I started reading a "self-help" book... you know, one of those books you start reading after the new year because you want to find a way to better yourself more so than last year? Well, I'm only 4 days in but I feel better already! (Maybe, it's that I'm finally in my 2nd trimester and I'm not feeling nauseous. Who knows!)
Back to the book... It's "365 Positive Ways to Start Your Day." I always do things backwards so I do it every night. Go figure!
Today was about saying "DO" instead of "TRY." I didn't realize how much of a difference that made! There are so many things that I try to do, but I don't. I just get so busy with everything else that I just forget. I plan to get it done the following day... and the next thing I know it's 2014.
Today's Affirmation is to set smart goals and take action.
S. Specific
M. Measurable
A. Attainable
R. Realistic
T. Timely
I will blog 2-3 times a week. About anything. Life. Love. Kids. Food. Whatever.
I will bring the kids baby books up-to-date. (Yes, I know... My kids are young. Their books, however, are blank...still.)
I will spend more alone time with my husband.
I will be more hands on in whatever I am doing and STOP burying my nose in my phone.
This list could go on for days. It really could. It's all about making progress and not overwhelming yourself so you eventually give up. These will be my main ones for now, but I will continue to add.
3:00 AM Rambles at it''s finest.
Good Night Folks.
I just to view my blogging as therapy. I needed to write my thoughts down in some way in order to stay somewhat sane. I'm really not sure how over a year went by without one blog post.
Life doesn't stop. Not even for a second. No matter what you're doing, who you're with... what planet you're on. It keeps going. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever catch up. Once you have kids it passes even quicker.
I have a list of things I want to do. Will I ever get to it... I'm not sure. This year I am going to try. I am going to try and cross off as many things that I can. Not a bucket list, but a YOU MUST ACCOMPLISH list. Maybe that will give me more motivation.
I started reading a "self-help" book... you know, one of those books you start reading after the new year because you want to find a way to better yourself more so than last year? Well, I'm only 4 days in but I feel better already! (Maybe, it's that I'm finally in my 2nd trimester and I'm not feeling nauseous. Who knows!)
Back to the book... It's "365 Positive Ways to Start Your Day." I always do things backwards so I do it every night. Go figure!
Today was about saying "DO" instead of "TRY." I didn't realize how much of a difference that made! There are so many things that I try to do, but I don't. I just get so busy with everything else that I just forget. I plan to get it done the following day... and the next thing I know it's 2014.
Today's Affirmation is to set smart goals and take action.
S. Specific
M. Measurable
A. Attainable
R. Realistic
T. Timely
I will blog 2-3 times a week. About anything. Life. Love. Kids. Food. Whatever.
I will bring the kids baby books up-to-date. (Yes, I know... My kids are young. Their books, however, are blank...still.)
I will spend more alone time with my husband.
I will be more hands on in whatever I am doing and STOP burying my nose in my phone.
This list could go on for days. It really could. It's all about making progress and not overwhelming yourself so you eventually give up. These will be my main ones for now, but I will continue to add.
3:00 AM Rambles at it''s finest.
Good Night Folks.
Trying to understand my place in this life. Knowing it's my temporary home makes me rethink the way I have treated some people. I try to have a heart of gold, but at the same time I have an inner struggle of peace. I am determined to change the world. Cupcakes with beer.... the struggle is real.
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