We are back from vacation and settling back into routine. What a great week that we had. A little bit of rain the first three days damped the activities in more ways than one, but we still enjoyed our time. We made memories and enjoyed time with family and friends (that might as well be family). The weather was beautiful the last part of the week and it was so nice to get away and relax. After the way this year has gone thus far in our family it was nice to get away from “normal” life and have some family time to relax.
Now I am looking at this week and I already feel tired and worn down. Sam will have speech again twice this week, and then there is grocery shopping to do, and cleaning to catch up on. Plus a garden to weed! The rain while we were gone was great for the plants but it also helped the weeds to get the upper hand.
I have a new resolve starting this month. I want to focus on one thing in different areas of my life. So, here is my list for the month of June –
Home – Get on a daily, weekly, monthly chore routine and make time daily for my quiet time with God. I am in desperate need of more time with my Heavenly Father and I HAVE to find a way to make this happen.
Parenting – Set up routines for my children to follow. I want to establish a morning routine for my kids that make our morning quicker and more productive. With speech two afternoons a week I have to make my mornings count!
Church – The church that we are now at doesn’t have plans for a Vacation Bible School so I have several ideas floating around in my head that I need to finalize and set a date for. Not to mention putting the finishing touches on the new nursery that we are setting up.
Marriage – I am on empty in my “alone” tank. Joe has been working crazy hours for the office and then with vacation and such last month we didn’t get to have a “date night” at all. So this month my goal is to make that happen at least once. Kate is older now and can be left with a bottle for several hours. I want to be able to really have dinner just the two of us (hasn’t happened in over 8 months).
Spiritual – My verse for this week is, Philippians 2
1If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
I have been heavy hearted lately and burdened for relationships unresolved. I am striving to find my comfort in Christ and to renew my mind with scriptures and songs that are uplifting. I am trying to combat the “fiery darts of the Devil” that he is throwing at me right now.
Well, that is my list for the month. I will try to give some updates throughout the month. As I see how things go. If nothing else I am hoping that this post will hold me accountable to continue on and strive to meet these goals.
I would love to hear of any goals that you might have. How do you fit all that needs to be accomplished into your week, any tricks that you have found especially helpful? Leave a comment or link a post. I would love to hear from you.
I know what you mean about needing “alone time” in marriage. Aaron was sick for so long, and since he has been feeling better our work schedules have been so crazy that it has been months since we had a “date night” out together. When we do seem to get time, then the finances for a sitter and going do something are not there. Guess it’s just a timing thing. I keep saying that SOMEDAY before I get to heaven, my husband and I WILL have time alone together. LOL! Aaron just tells me to be patient.
How do I juggle children, husband, health, work and life in general. Good question I don’t juggle I just do it. How do you structure life, I just live it. Lately I’ve asked myself when can I just stay at home and relax, it will happen, when??