(I had to share this pic because it cracks me up)Happy New Year everyone! I just wanted to start the new year off with a mission statement. Go a little "Jerry Maguire" on you!
*I have no resolutions this year, nope, not one. But I do want to say that I will live each and every day to its fullest like I have been. I will stretch myself to the limits when it comes to my family and I will bend as much as possible when it comes to my friends. I will keep my eyes on the prize (a degree from U of H of course) and not count the days it takes me to get there (who are we kidding, years it takes me). If I find myself spending more time with neighbors, friends or strangers than I spend with my own family, I will step back and say, "slow down Julie, your family needs you". I will start saying no when I get invited to or expected to throw a party that I truly have no time for and start saying yes when my children beg me to play candy land or watch a movie. I will not judge but try to lead by example in my marriage so I can show my daughter how a strong Christian wife acts and show my son how to treat that wife!
*I do promise to do the following in 2010
- Get right with God
- Get right with myself
- Have Sunday dinners every Sunday with my family of four whether its at our table or a restaurants table. Set the standards HIGH for the future members of this family!
- and invite my friends and family to those Sunday dinners!
- Have date night once a month out of this house and once a week in the house (I promise you can have date night once the kids are in bed or tucked away with a new movie)
- LIVE
What are yours?
Julie,
ReplyDeleteI like your style on the promises instead of resolutions. A promise is more of a commitment versus a resolution that you can always get to later. Your list of promises for 2010 is an awesome gift to your family and yourself :)
Have a nice weekend!
Nikki
http://wisdomgained.squarespace.com
I love you more each time I read this blog. Your New Year's promises read just like you were in my head last night when I was praying. You and I are so much the same. All I can do is tell you to stay strong and remember all that hard work will pay off. If you ever need anything I am here for you!! :)
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