Well, the holidays are officially over in the Shearier house. I have finally taken the tree down and packed away the decorations. Usually I do this a day or two after Christmas, but this year I wasn't in a hurry. OK, to be completely honest, I was just feeling lazy and unmotivated. But, it's finally done. And it is nice how the house seems to actually increase in square footage after the tree is gone. I had forgotten how big our living room actually is. I think I could use a couple new pieces of furniture...
This coming week will be Chris's first full week of work in a month. I'm sure it will seem extra long to all of us. Hopefully we can easily get back in the habit of doing some schoolwork and eating a decent dinner every day. I've enjoyed not needing to cook a full meal with leftovers for him to have for lunch.
I hope everyone's first full week of 2009 passes smoothly!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
This New Year
Happy New Year! Most of my friends on MySpace are now using blogger so I am joining them. It seems appropriate to start a new blog on New Year's Day. Because my two oldest children are staying with their Mamaw this week, I actually have a bit of time to get started.
I've never been one to make New Year's resolutions (it seems like setting yourself up for disappointment) but I think it's a good idea this year. For the past few years we have had an event we were planning for or expecting (a move, a new baby, or a new house). But this year there are no major events on the horizon to work towards, so I would like to focus on changing some of the everyday details of our life.
To start with, I would love to give each of the kids a little bit of undivided attention. Even if it's only a few minutes, I think they deserve to know there will be time for them, when they don't hear, 'Not now,' or, 'Quiet please--I'm putting the baby to sleep.' They should get a few minutes when they can tell me the whole story and I will look at them while they talk instead of hurrying them along with, 'Uh-huh,' and a head-nod.
This will be my first of many goals. Maybe by taking them one at a time, at the end of the year I can look back pleased with how I've grown as a wife, mother, and Christian, and not be disappointed with myself and putting the same things on a list next January 1.
I've never been one to make New Year's resolutions (it seems like setting yourself up for disappointment) but I think it's a good idea this year. For the past few years we have had an event we were planning for or expecting (a move, a new baby, or a new house). But this year there are no major events on the horizon to work towards, so I would like to focus on changing some of the everyday details of our life.
To start with, I would love to give each of the kids a little bit of undivided attention. Even if it's only a few minutes, I think they deserve to know there will be time for them, when they don't hear, 'Not now,' or, 'Quiet please--I'm putting the baby to sleep.' They should get a few minutes when they can tell me the whole story and I will look at them while they talk instead of hurrying them along with, 'Uh-huh,' and a head-nod.
This will be my first of many goals. Maybe by taking them one at a time, at the end of the year I can look back pleased with how I've grown as a wife, mother, and Christian, and not be disappointed with myself and putting the same things on a list next January 1.
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