This is one of my very favorite places. Jared had the day off, so I was able to go early. It was dark when I went in and the sun was shining when I came out. I thought that was perfect- my heart always feels much lighter when I leave the temple.
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Thursday, June 2, 2011
Someday
It seems like the last couple of years I have been playing the someday game. I have lots of good intentions and big plans, but then when it comes down to acting on them, I often play my "someday" card.
Someday when I don't have little kids. Someday when I have more time. Someday when the weather is nicer. Someday when I have more money. Someday when are callings require less of us.
I'm tired of hearing myself make this excuse. So I've been trying to change this, slowly, but it is changing. I've realized that there will always be things going on in our lives that make us busy, that allow us to make excuses.
Last year, I kept waiting for Maddie to get on a sleeping schedule. And once she did, Jared's calling became even more time intensive. Then the girls were sick. Then I became pregnant.
One of somedays that I have put an end to involves scripture reading. Several weeks ago, a speaker in church mentioned that if you read 7 pages a day for an entire year you will have read the entire standard works. I've always wanted to read all them all the way through consecutively like that, but it has always been just outside the reach of what I thought I was capable of.
This has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. Jared and I have seen so many blessings come our way since making this decision. The other day I found Emma curled up on the couch with a pillow and blanket thumbing through my scriptures. She told me she was reading her scriptures and they make her happy. I love that little girl, and that she is seeing me read my scriptures on a daily basis.
One of my other biggest somedays lately is my health. It's not that I eat a bucket of ice cream every night(although right this moment that sounds pretty good:), but when I don't have the scale/waist size to help motivate me, I'm not as dedicated to a healthy lifestyle as I should be. I have hit the point in my pregnancy when I sometimes think it doesn't really matter because I'm just big anyway. Terrible logic, I know.
So remember the Fitness Challenge? We're bringing it back around our house! Jared and I are both ready for a fit and healthy summer. He lost 30 lbs with this simple little thing, by the way. I lost 13. We are big fans. So if anyone wants to jump onboard... http://danielsfitnesschallenge.blogspot.com/
I used to say that Jared and I just couldn't go to the temple together, that it is too hard to do with little kids. Just another excuse for me.
My other major someday is my house. It is so easy to put it on the back burner, and I just clean it when it needs it. But lately I have been more consistent with a morning and night routine, and checklists during the day. And wow, I am a checklist girl!! I LOVE it! Even when the house looks messy again at the end of the day, I can look at my checklist and have proof I really did do something. I like to make a game of it, accomplishing the 6 most important things list on my home list and my business list. The sooner I get the lists done, the sooner we can just enjoy the day!
Someday when I don't have little kids. Someday when I have more time. Someday when the weather is nicer. Someday when I have more money. Someday when are callings require less of us.
I'm tired of hearing myself make this excuse. So I've been trying to change this, slowly, but it is changing. I've realized that there will always be things going on in our lives that make us busy, that allow us to make excuses.
Last year, I kept waiting for Maddie to get on a sleeping schedule. And once she did, Jared's calling became even more time intensive. Then the girls were sick. Then I became pregnant.
One of somedays that I have put an end to involves scripture reading. Several weeks ago, a speaker in church mentioned that if you read 7 pages a day for an entire year you will have read the entire standard works. I've always wanted to read all them all the way through consecutively like that, but it has always been just outside the reach of what I thought I was capable of.
This has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. Jared and I have seen so many blessings come our way since making this decision. The other day I found Emma curled up on the couch with a pillow and blanket thumbing through my scriptures. She told me she was reading her scriptures and they make her happy. I love that little girl, and that she is seeing me read my scriptures on a daily basis.
One of my other biggest somedays lately is my health. It's not that I eat a bucket of ice cream every night(although right this moment that sounds pretty good:), but when I don't have the scale/waist size to help motivate me, I'm not as dedicated to a healthy lifestyle as I should be. I have hit the point in my pregnancy when I sometimes think it doesn't really matter because I'm just big anyway. Terrible logic, I know.
So remember the Fitness Challenge? We're bringing it back around our house! Jared and I are both ready for a fit and healthy summer. He lost 30 lbs with this simple little thing, by the way. I lost 13. We are big fans. So if anyone wants to jump onboard... http://danielsfitnesschallenge.blogspot.com/
I used to say that Jared and I just couldn't go to the temple together, that it is too hard to do with little kids. Just another excuse for me.
My other major someday is my house. It is so easy to put it on the back burner, and I just clean it when it needs it. But lately I have been more consistent with a morning and night routine, and checklists during the day. And wow, I am a checklist girl!! I LOVE it! Even when the house looks messy again at the end of the day, I can look at my checklist and have proof I really did do something. I like to make a game of it, accomplishing the 6 most important things list on my home list and my business list. The sooner I get the lists done, the sooner we can just enjoy the day!
Monday, September 20, 2010
The only thing constant is change...
Rumors have been flying for weeks and months that we were getting a new bishopric-- they had been in five years in June. So when we found out it was happening in the next few weeks, we weren't that surprised.
But yesterday we found out that the 4th, 6th and 8th wards are having their boundaries re-done. Our boundaries are really weird, and we are on the very far end of the boundary, so we will very likely no longer be with most of the people who are currently in our ward. Valerie, I think we will still be in the same ward, though!! Yay! :) We don't know exactly how things are going to go, but there will probably be at least one new ward established, too. So life as we know(at least church-wise, which is a big part of our life), is going to change.
Just when our primary presidency was starting to feel like we had things figured out.
Just when Jared and I were working with the most amazing people in our callings.
Just when we were getting to know all the new people that moved in this fall.
Just when Emma was loving nursery because of her awesome nursery leaders.
We are actually really excited for this change, it will be interesting to see how all of this works. There is a meeting next Sunday for the three wards, so I guess we will find out what our new ward will be! And maybe who our bishopric is? See? I have no idea how this will play out. :) I'll let you know! Maybe Jared and I will get to teach a primary class together! That was our absolute favorite calling!
But yesterday we found out that the 4th, 6th and 8th wards are having their boundaries re-done. Our boundaries are really weird, and we are on the very far end of the boundary, so we will very likely no longer be with most of the people who are currently in our ward. Valerie, I think we will still be in the same ward, though!! Yay! :) We don't know exactly how things are going to go, but there will probably be at least one new ward established, too. So life as we know(at least church-wise, which is a big part of our life), is going to change.
Just when our primary presidency was starting to feel like we had things figured out.
Just when Jared and I were working with the most amazing people in our callings.
Just when we were getting to know all the new people that moved in this fall.
Just when Emma was loving nursery because of her awesome nursery leaders.
We are actually really excited for this change, it will be interesting to see how all of this works. There is a meeting next Sunday for the three wards, so I guess we will find out what our new ward will be! And maybe who our bishopric is? See? I have no idea how this will play out. :) I'll let you know! Maybe Jared and I will get to teach a primary class together! That was our absolute favorite calling!
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