Priorities

Right now I feel pulled in so many directions. I really have to sit down and think about my priorities and let some things go. I quit working so that I can spend more time with my kids. At first, we didn't have many outside activities, just school. Lately it seems we have too many activities. Hopefully, it was just the holidays.

I also need to get balanced. I have to remember to do some things for myself, to keep my sanity.

I think we found "our" church. If so, that will help tremendously.

I'm going to just go ahead and make a couple lists. I'll come back and edit as I think about these things.

Things I want to do for myself:

• time for God, reflecting
• reading
• learn how to knit
• make crosses
• finish school (2 classes & my thesis left!)

Things I want to do with the kids:

• school
• learn to speak Spanish
• one field trip per month
• scrapbooking
• making blankets
• some kind of Bible study

Things I want to do with Rudy:

• have down time after the kids go to bed - no distractions
• one date night a month

Things I need to do around the house:

• get it organized!
• keep it running smoother
• develop a system that works for us

Upcoming challenges:

• The 40 day diet Rudy & I are starting on Tuesday

Money, Money, Money

Do you know anyone that isn't worried about money? People who have alot are worried that they'll lose it. Most of us are trying to keep our heads above water, and too many are already homeless and hungry.

I just read this blog called Anywhere but Here. It's about a teen girl and her mom that are homeless. Through the world of blogs, word about her plight has gotten out. They have been receiving some assistance from Christians around the country! Her blog is really inspiring because she has such a good attitude and outlook - really hard in her situation!

I'm going to start tracking all of our money for 2009. Soon I'm going to post a snapshot of where we are. We've got to do better this year!