Some of you may remember that I chose one word for 2011. A word to inspire me and shape my year. I talked about my word, commit, here. Well, seems it might be time for a little review. To what did I want to commit? [in no particular order]
One, to my picture a day scrapbook. I am happy to report that I am still taking lots of pictures and mostly keeping up. I am working on November this afternoon and hopefully can move on to December this evening. 2011 required two books! This year was a good start, but I can see ways which I could improve. For starters, I went ahead and bought the actual kit for next year. I thought it wasn't necessary, and it's certainly not, but it will be MUCH easier to just use the kit - the journal cards and filler papers are already cut to the correct sizes so I won't need my paper cutter or adhesives for much of anything. I have a small tote with all of my extra supplies - markers, embellishments, etc. And best of all, the boys love to look through it already.
Another, to walk a half marathon. We (my sister and I) did it!! We completed the Indianapolis Womens' Half in September and are registered for the 500 Festival Mini in May. I have wanted to do the 500 mini for a long time but I kept having babies. So, I'm super excited for that! Plus, I definitely stick with a program better if I have that extra motiviation of an upcoming event.
A third, church. I am helping with one of the classes - girls, a little older than Seth. I really wanted the boys to know me in this role - not as their teacher but as someone who is involved at church. We taught for so long, but not since Seth was old enough to know/remember. It was really bothering me that Seth only knows me as a fairly uninvolved church attender, not a teacher/helper/doer. I also joined the MOPS group at our church and that has really helped. At least I recognize other moms as we all pick up our kiddos.
Finally, my kids. I know this is the most important and likely the one area I will never feel like I can commit enough. I am reaching the conclusion that it will just never feel like enough. When you really think about how blessed we are to have these three beautiful little boys to love on, care for, train up, etc. it's just overwhelming.
I am currently in search of my 2012 One Little Word. I'm tossing around some ideas, but I need to find that one word that will sum it all up. And you, do you have a word for the year?
