...or at least trying! I have been waking up earlier lately, having more energy and generally feeling better. I have been thinking about my goals more lately and trying harder, but I still have a long way to go. We're approaching the halfway mark for the year, and some things I'm feeling pretty good about while others I want to give up on (but won't). As the summer approaches, I think I need a re-vamping of my schedule and the girls' schedules & I hope to work on that today.
Here's a few things I feel good about for the last couple weeks:
-Scrapbooking. I'm caught up with Ireland's scrapbook up to the end of March (which is good because her birthday is only a month away!).
-Service. Still not where I want to be, but I've had the opportunity to take a meal to a sister, watch Robyn's kids, and help my family, too. I love the feeling I get when I can help others. Sometimes I need to work on being REALLY happy about it, but I hope to get there.
-Vacations. I have successfully checked off our girls' getaway, our anniversary vacation, and we have family vacations coming up!
-Food Storage. We went to Walmart a couple weeks ago & spent about $500 stocking up on more food. The only thing I think we're really missing is a wheat grinder.
-Eating better. This past week, I bought I bunch of veggies, cut them up, and put them in our veggie tray in the fridge. We've all been eating more veggies this week & it's great! Also, we have been LOVING the summer fruit - lots of cantelope, watermelon & honeydew. Mmmmm.
-Pictures of Jesus, the temple & the prophet in all our rooms. DONE! Hooray!
Things I'm going to focus on this week:
-Exercising. I need to get back into a routine. I need a time (plan A & plan B) of when I'm going to go & then GO. Even if it's only a little while. I'd also like to do a bit of strength training in. I'm starting to feel flabby. My goal this week is to exercise 4 times. No excuses!
-Coming up with our summer temple (and activity) schedule. The Warrens have sent me their times for the temple, so I need to do the same & get it set up so that we're good to go!
- Taking better care of my face. Wash it once a day & exercise, read or call someone if I feel the urge to attack my face.
-Love notes. I have slacked on this big time & I have seen so many blessings lately, I need to write them down.
-Media. I haven't made the best, most inspirational movie choices lately & I am going to focus on really inspirational things this week to bring me closer to my Savior.
-On the computer no more than an hour a day!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Week whatever...
Well, I'm 15 weeks along & my enery and general wellness is s l o w l y coming back. I really want to focus on taking care of myself, my home, and my family this week. It sounds selfish, but especially myself. I haven't been fixing my hair, exercising, washing my face or reading my scriptures much in the past couple months, so I really want to work on taking care of this earthly temple.
Last night Jason & I watched "Supersize Me" (we got it from the library). boy, if you ever want some motivation to start eating better, exercising & taking care of yourself, watch this movie. It is a good motivator for me this week.
So - here's where I'm at & where I'm going:
TOP 5 GOALS FOR 2009:
1. To be able to see myself and others as Jesus sees us.
Again, I need to re-focus on this in my prayers & when I look in the mirror. I need to try and see my family's great qualities instead of focusing on the negative.
2. To serve others more often and more cheerfully.
In the temple last week, I walked away determined to be a better help-meet to my husband. He deserves it. I want to help him more with finding a job, with working out, with scripture study and just to provide a loving, clean environment for him.
3. STOP attacking my face, arms, and legs by popping zits.
NO leaning over the counter this week. None. Zero. Zip. Zilch.
4. Media: Avoid media with swearing, sex, or violence.
This has not been a good goal. On our anniversary weekend, we rented a couple movies from Redbox & one needed fast-forwarding. The other we should have just turned off. I need to re-direct my media goals and get them to an inspirational focus - one that will bring me closer to my Savior.
"B" GOALS (important, but not top 5):
1. Prayerfully attend the temple no less than 10 times.
We went last week for our anniversary vacation & it was w o n d e r f u l. I can't wait to go to the new Draper Temple & Oqurre Mountain temple.
2. Stay out of debt and Pay tithing and generous fast offering every month.
I still need to pay tithing from what mom gave me.
3. Write in my journal once a week (doesn't include blogging)
I did write in my journal last week, but it had been almost a month! I need to do better for my sanity!
4. 1 anniversary vacation, 3 family vacations (includes camping), 1 "lovers get-away", and 1 "girls only" getaway!
anniversary vacation - check (wonderful!), girls only (check!) looks like we need to get going on our family vacays!
5.When fasting, start the night before (5pm Sat-5pm Sun)
I totally even forgot today was fast Sunday. I should have prepared, even though I can't fast, I can focus more.
6.Write at least one "love note" from God every night.
Doing better! I have SO MANY love notes from God every day!
7. Get our food storage and 72 hour kids up to par.
I am feeling good about it!
8. Appreciate my loved ones more.
Better - need to do so much better!
9. On the computer no more than 1 hr a day (except newsletter/slideshow days)
Ok - I'm ready to password-protect the laptop, so I can only use this computer downstairs. The laptop is too much of a temptation.
10. Keep Word of Wisdom: Bed by 10:30pm, eat fruits and veggies and each meal and for snacks, exercise 4x a week.
Bed:Good!
Eating: Bad! Especially for our vacation. After watching Supersize Me, I am going to eat BETTER!
Exercise: My goal this week is a modest 15 min for 3 times a week. Pathetic, right? But I WILL do it & I will move on from there!
"C" GOALS (work on these, but not at the expense of A or B)
1. Stop being so sarcastic.
Bad. I am truly sorry to anyone I was sarcastic to.
2. Meal plan for each week.
Not so good, but I already have my menus ready for next week, complete w/ a shopping list.
4. Bear my testimony 6 times.
Not this month...
5. Plant a garden.
I think we're getting close to that time, but I am having a hard time. Do we rip up the backyard & put so much time & effort into a garden when we may be moving? I need to pray more about this.
6. Put up a picture of the temple, the prophet and Jesus in our rooms.
ALMOST done! We did get pictures of Jesus, a temple and the first presidency in the girls rooms, but we need to put some up in our room.
7. Keep up with the FLY lady - keep our home ready for visitors and keep the routine
I have done better in the past weeks, but need to get the ROUTINE down!
8. Make Birthday Books for the girls
Gotten behind since I've been sick. Ireland's birthday is really only 2 months away! Ahhh!
9. Transfer all camcorder tapes to DVD
I am lost on this now, but I need to help mom this week & would like to start getting caught up.
10. Date night w/ sweetie 3x a month
Had our anniversary vacay!
FAMILY GOALS:
1. FHE once a week
Out of town this week...
2. Scriptures/conference/inspirational songs during breakfast
Better, but not great
3. Stay out of debt
The Financial DVDs have been great! We're learning so much about God's way with money vs. the world.
4. Move to a small town
Working on it.
5. Be on time to church every week.
Not today. It was ONE OF THOSE DAYS with getting to church period, but I at least felt good that I did some personal study before we left.
Last night Jason & I watched "Supersize Me" (we got it from the library). boy, if you ever want some motivation to start eating better, exercising & taking care of yourself, watch this movie. It is a good motivator for me this week.
So - here's where I'm at & where I'm going:
TOP 5 GOALS FOR 2009:
1. To be able to see myself and others as Jesus sees us.
Again, I need to re-focus on this in my prayers & when I look in the mirror. I need to try and see my family's great qualities instead of focusing on the negative.
2. To serve others more often and more cheerfully.
In the temple last week, I walked away determined to be a better help-meet to my husband. He deserves it. I want to help him more with finding a job, with working out, with scripture study and just to provide a loving, clean environment for him.
3. STOP attacking my face, arms, and legs by popping zits.
NO leaning over the counter this week. None. Zero. Zip. Zilch.
4. Media: Avoid media with swearing, sex, or violence.
This has not been a good goal. On our anniversary weekend, we rented a couple movies from Redbox & one needed fast-forwarding. The other we should have just turned off. I need to re-direct my media goals and get them to an inspirational focus - one that will bring me closer to my Savior.
"B" GOALS (important, but not top 5):
1. Prayerfully attend the temple no less than 10 times.
We went last week for our anniversary vacation & it was w o n d e r f u l. I can't wait to go to the new Draper Temple & Oqurre Mountain temple.
2. Stay out of debt and Pay tithing and generous fast offering every month.
I still need to pay tithing from what mom gave me.
3. Write in my journal once a week (doesn't include blogging)
I did write in my journal last week, but it had been almost a month! I need to do better for my sanity!
4. 1 anniversary vacation, 3 family vacations (includes camping), 1 "lovers get-away", and 1 "girls only" getaway!
anniversary vacation - check (wonderful!), girls only (check!) looks like we need to get going on our family vacays!
5.When fasting, start the night before (5pm Sat-5pm Sun)
I totally even forgot today was fast Sunday. I should have prepared, even though I can't fast, I can focus more.
6.Write at least one "love note" from God every night.
Doing better! I have SO MANY love notes from God every day!
7. Get our food storage and 72 hour kids up to par.
I am feeling good about it!
8. Appreciate my loved ones more.
Better - need to do so much better!
9. On the computer no more than 1 hr a day (except newsletter/slideshow days)
Ok - I'm ready to password-protect the laptop, so I can only use this computer downstairs. The laptop is too much of a temptation.
10. Keep Word of Wisdom: Bed by 10:30pm, eat fruits and veggies and each meal and for snacks, exercise 4x a week.
Bed:Good!
Eating: Bad! Especially for our vacation. After watching Supersize Me, I am going to eat BETTER!
Exercise: My goal this week is a modest 15 min for 3 times a week. Pathetic, right? But I WILL do it & I will move on from there!
"C" GOALS (work on these, but not at the expense of A or B)
1. Stop being so sarcastic.
Bad. I am truly sorry to anyone I was sarcastic to.
2. Meal plan for each week.
Not so good, but I already have my menus ready for next week, complete w/ a shopping list.
4. Bear my testimony 6 times.
Not this month...
5. Plant a garden.
I think we're getting close to that time, but I am having a hard time. Do we rip up the backyard & put so much time & effort into a garden when we may be moving? I need to pray more about this.
6. Put up a picture of the temple, the prophet and Jesus in our rooms.
ALMOST done! We did get pictures of Jesus, a temple and the first presidency in the girls rooms, but we need to put some up in our room.
7. Keep up with the FLY lady - keep our home ready for visitors and keep the routine
I have done better in the past weeks, but need to get the ROUTINE down!
8. Make Birthday Books for the girls
Gotten behind since I've been sick. Ireland's birthday is really only 2 months away! Ahhh!
9. Transfer all camcorder tapes to DVD
I am lost on this now, but I need to help mom this week & would like to start getting caught up.
10. Date night w/ sweetie 3x a month
Had our anniversary vacay!
FAMILY GOALS:
1. FHE once a week
Out of town this week...
2. Scriptures/conference/inspirational songs during breakfast
Better, but not great
3. Stay out of debt
The Financial DVDs have been great! We're learning so much about God's way with money vs. the world.
4. Move to a small town
Working on it.
5. Be on time to church every week.
Not today. It was ONE OF THOSE DAYS with getting to church period, but I at least felt good that I did some personal study before we left.
Patricia's Progress
May 3 – Happy May Everyone!
Can you believe it? We will soon be mid-year and Heidi will be mid preg.? Time flies.
I can definitely say that this has been the year I have paid the most attention to my progress. From Heidi’s website to Tiffany’s forms I am trying harder.
Progress:
• Eating - Day 56 being off sugar. I am definitely doing better physically and emotionally but sometimes I overeat on other things. You should have seen me at soup or Salad on Friday. I was eating 15 minutes longer than either Janette Wayman or Ev Cann!
• Exercising- is still at 3-4 times a week. I usually walk but I am trying to push it harder because of the pioneer trek coming up.
• Physical Therapy- I could definitely do better on this one. I found this morning when my neck and upper back was hurting that doing my physical therapy helps so I think I’ll do it more.
• Finances – Thanks Heidi for patiently teaching me how to use quicken better.
• Create loving memories- I love this goal because it helps me recognize and record magic moments that I otherwise would not have given a second thought to.
• Temple- I need to do better
• Memorizing positive songs- I have found that when I exercise and drive this works well
• My Books: My modified goal is to get 300 books out by October. We have given/sold about 200 so I just keep praying. Last week I was able to place about 15! If you have ideas or suggestions I’m open. Thanks goes to Heidi for my website and Cindy for getting a book placed at Primary Childrens Hospital
• Thanks Thinkin- I love to spread my arms heavenward and say THANK YOU
• Food Storage: Yea! We are pretty caught up till next general conference.
• Dates: Dan and I enjoyed 2, he also took Kalli out on her date to the mall/dairy queen- they played the funniest, strangest card!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The Climb - PLEASE WATCH!
Maybe most of you have heard/seen this song by Miley Cyrus. I heard it on someone's blog & LOVED it! I think it's so appropriate for this blog. It's not necessarily about how much we accomplish. Right now I don't feel like I'm accomplishing anything, but the message is DON'T GIVE UP! It's the journey, not the destination. Love you all!
Progress this morning
If I had children at home it would be harder, if I were pregnant it would be impossible, if I had to get to work I probably wouldn't get it done...but... just for today with the grace of God I was able to:
make Dan's lunch, start beans in the crockpot, fill 4 water bottles, cut up fruits and veggies for the day and clear the dishwasher!!!
Thanks Father!
make Dan's lunch, start beans in the crockpot, fill 4 water bottles, cut up fruits and veggies for the day and clear the dishwasher!!!
Thanks Father!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
And the beat goes on...
Yes, it does. And I do, although I still feel for the most part like I'm in survival mode instead of thriving mode. I keep saying to myself - next week it will get better! And...no such luck. Cindy reminded me that for most people it really takes closer to 15 weeks. I'm at 12. Sigh...3 weeks seems like an eternity, but I was reminded at conference how we can feel blessed and happy no matter how we feel or what we are going through. SO- a goal I am going to work on this next week is just adjusting my attitude and trying to be more humble. I have worked on giving my health to my Savior and allowing Him to direct it and guide it and know that there's a reason in all things. When I remind myself of that, I am able to relax and let go- and even after puking, I can praise His name and be thankful for all things - especially the opportunity to be pregnant.
So - getting down to the basics here:
-Better attitude.
-I need to get to the temple in the next week or two.
-Scriptures EVERY day.
-More sincere prayers
-Show Jason more how much I appreciate & love him.
Love you all! Happy Easter!
So - getting down to the basics here:
-Better attitude.
-I need to get to the temple in the next week or two.
-Scriptures EVERY day.
-More sincere prayers
-Show Jason more how much I appreciate & love him.
Love you all! Happy Easter!
Happy Easter- sorry the picts wouldn't post
Easter 2009 Hello Everyone! Sorry I haven’t written for a while. I’ve been a world travelor! Our 13 day trip was wonderful! Among the highlights was: Parasailing in the Caribbean in St. Johns Seeing Joseph graduate Spending the day with my friend, Adiaha in St. Martins (we got aquainted through my website and books. She is awesome!) I am writing up the whole vacation and putting it in pottspondering in case you want more detail
Before starting on my goals I want to stop and thank my Jesus. If it weren't for Him, his encouragement, his gift of repentance I wouldn't be able to do this blog. THANK YOU JESUS. HAPPY EASTER!
As far as goals go - I am happy to announce that I haven’t had sugar for 36 days now (except 1 lemonade and a caffine drink if I get headaches). I have found a reduction in negative moods, bad headaches and guilt trips. I seem to be able to think more clearly as well. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone, however, unless they are truly convinced of the need for a change.
- My books continue to sell and get placed. It is still slow but it was fun when someone called as a result of finding a gifted book in a waiting room at the hospital. She wants to buy it. I keep praying that people will find it and that it will bring them light.
I am also excited about progress in loving memories. I am working to put together a Potts Yearly Activities calendar including birthday dinners, monthly outings, monthly temple trips and semi-annual memory weekends and women’s conferences. Dan has inspired me to step up my exercising. I have actually done a little very slow running. At this point it takes my 18 minutes to run a mile! Slow huh! You’d think I was just shuffling along! At least I’m trying!! I send you all my love. I don’t think I could do the sugar-free thing without your support and cheering. Thank you.
Before starting on my goals I want to stop and thank my Jesus. If it weren't for Him, his encouragement, his gift of repentance I wouldn't be able to do this blog. THANK YOU JESUS. HAPPY EASTER!
As far as goals go - I am happy to announce that I haven’t had sugar for 36 days now (except 1 lemonade and a caffine drink if I get headaches). I have found a reduction in negative moods, bad headaches and guilt trips. I seem to be able to think more clearly as well. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone, however, unless they are truly convinced of the need for a change.
- My books continue to sell and get placed. It is still slow but it was fun when someone called as a result of finding a gifted book in a waiting room at the hospital. She wants to buy it. I keep praying that people will find it and that it will bring them light.
I am also excited about progress in loving memories. I am working to put together a Potts Yearly Activities calendar including birthday dinners, monthly outings, monthly temple trips and semi-annual memory weekends and women’s conferences. Dan has inspired me to step up my exercising. I have actually done a little very slow running. At this point it takes my 18 minutes to run a mile! Slow huh! You’d think I was just shuffling along! At least I’m trying!! I send you all my love. I don’t think I could do the sugar-free thing without your support and cheering. Thank you.
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