So here we go:
1. Spend more time loving!
We get so caught up in the busyness of life's to do list that sometimes we forget to slow down and give time to the ones we love. I happen to have 5 people I love and lack in giving them all the proper love the deserve. Honestly after the craziness of the day with 2 little ones when my oldest and husband get home I am spent and want to do nothing but finish my dinner/homework/bathes routine and crawl into bed with a good book for some me time. Not fair to them, not fair to me! I am missing precious time with them both and the older my son gets the more time he doesn't want to spend with his old mom and in exchange wants to hang out with friends :( So this year I am setting aside special time with each of my family members everyday and bringing back date nights with my husband to get to know each other again since we sometimes loose ourselves in the roles of mom and dad.
2. Get active!
I have gained and maintained an unhealthy weight for 11 years...yep that's right 11 YEARS of fat. Sure I have yo-yo'd the same 50 pounds during this time but on my little 5'2 frame I can not afford to keep living in denial that I am "just accepting myself the way I am". I can say that as much as I want but I do not accept this body the way it is. I do not want to be skinny, I want to gain strength and loose inches. I want to be a healthy example for my children, someone for them to look up to instead of being someone they look down on. I don't want them to know that I spent half of my life out of control letting emotions control my food choices. I want them to see the strength and determination I know I am capable of. As my oldest is growing I see more and more of myself in him. The night snacking, sneaking sweets into his room eating in shame and hoping no one will see what he has consumed. Keeping bad food choices in my home is hurting my family and I am setting a goal to change the way we eat and get exercise this year. More clean and fresh foods, less processed and fatty foods! More active family activities less tv and video game time for us all!
3. Serve others!
Our family has been blessed by amazing people in our lives who have helped through lots of emotional, financial, and spiritual hardships. In 2013 I want to spend more time teaching my children its not always about us, that God has called us to serve others with no expectations of anything given in return. We are still a work in progress, but I can share everything I have even if it is less than what others have. One thing I do have is time! Even with a crazy schedule, 3 boys, my husband and 3 dogs I can find time to serve others. It will be on my list of priorities!
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I am excited to see what 2013 will bring to our family. A quiet home is boring, bring on the crazy!
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