Wind. I know for the last weeks I've been lamenting to you all about how we, up here in Minnesota, have absolutely no snow. Well, on New Year's Eve that shifted. We had a winter storm {I think it earned that classification due to the initial rain that froze and changed to snow} and we woke up on January 1 to a winter wonderland. A very cold winter wonderland. Yesterday we were experiencing wind gust upwards of 40 mph. With temps below freezing. And that equals cold. Why, oh why, was I ever complaining about 40 degree temps? Samuel? He thought the snow was beautiful.
Wonder. My baby sister gave Samuel this fishtank night light { in the pictures} that he absolutely loves. He'll stand in his room watching those little faux fish swim on by for long chunks of toddler time. It's actually very sweet -- he still has such a spirit of wonder about him. Innocent. Enthralled by the simplest things. I love that about him, about childhood -- which makes me very determined to embrace these years with my children. I'll remind myself -- Be aware, be awake -- so that the joy in now can be remembered.
Goals. This year, I'm aiming for simple, reasonable, and fewer goals. I tend to be one of those planner type people that decides that this time we're changing all of this at once. Then I burn out. For the kids and myself I'm choosing a couple things -- one behavior that I want to see changed and one good habit that I want to adopt. I'm just going to keep working on those goals consistently -- two at a time, not burning out, and focusing on good.
Routine. I am simply excited about the routine of January. I know, I know, I write about my flexible schedule and all, but even I love the anticipated normalcy that January can bring. Why anticipated? Last January was when Samuel was diagnosed with Celiac Disease and my craving for routine was automatically stopped as I moved from routine to complete survival mode. But, for now, I will be looking forward to spending some intentional time with my children on academics and normal every day things. Besides, with the above mentioned below-zero windchills we probably won't be outside too much. ;)
Busy. That's the rest of today. Off to put away all those decorations, plan for January, organize my school supplies, get some groceries, and search for dryers {yes, I said dryers...mine broke...sigh...not good...}. If it wasn't this ridiculously cold I would just hang those clothes outside. Now, ha ha ha, they'd freeze in an instant. Recommendations?
Carissa. I'm linking with my sweet friend today.
