I think her "keep/drop" system really boils it all down. I am tempted to give you my own list of things I plan to keep and drop this year but she gives plenty of examples, and I think the whole idea behind her post is that we don't need to make our goals based on some other person's ideas of success. What I need to focus on this year may be exactly opposite from how you should spend your time.
A sense of peace and quietness, which I pray is felt among my children and husband, has been the greatest blessing from the dropped expectations and activities. Somehow our days are just as busy and I still don't find myself with a lot of quiet free time (but I have made reading more of a priority!), yet I know the busyness is purposeful. It is accomplishing some of my goals- and my husband's goals- for our family. Ultimately, it is creating more happiness. And you know what they say about Mama being happy...
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thank you for including a picture. :)
Can't remember if I told you that I decided to "drop" pumping this time around? It has always been such a struggle for me so I just let it go and am enjoying nursing and other priorities. Very Freeing :o) And as Moriah reminded me "just say no to Mommy guilt!"
The little comment about her afghan was hilarious.
It's always a balancing act, isn't it? :)
I love the simplicity of the drop/keep method. Most goals are Adds, which might be needed - but only if there is a corresponding Drop.
And I love your boys.
And I love you!
as a crochet-er, and a fast one at that, I can say with authority that no afghan ever got done in one weekend unless it was the ONLY thing that was done the WHOLE weekend.
Or unless it was for a rabbit, turtle, or other such small animal.
the picture is GREAT! looking forward to seeing them in person soon!
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