"By small and simple things..."

It has been wisely said that "by small and simple things do great things come to pass". I really feel that way about my life on an everyday basis. I am the kind of person that does better with goals and some kind of schedule to follow, basically because I am a procrastinator and need to create "deadlines" so to speak for myself. And actually, I think that most people are more successful when they have goals to work towards.

So anyways, I made myself a chart, or outline of things that I would like to accomplish on a weekly and daily basis.
Week 1: fantastic, almost 100% completion!
Week 2: about 50-60%, and
Week 3: OMGoodness, it's Wednesday and I forgot all about the chart!!

It all started to slip when I got out of my morning routine. One small oversight and the whole kitten caboodle starts to go down the drain. I know that 100% completion EVERY week is not highly possible, BUT I do know that I can and should be doing WAY better than I am at present...

So here goes, by the accomplishment of each small and simple thing will my greater goal slowly be reached- to become a more organized, got-it-together, zin like, stress free, don't have to freak out if company comes over at the last minute because the house is already clean, I spend time every day to further the development of my little girl MOM.

The Driven Mom CHALLENGE: try it out for yourself, you'll feel better about yourself, what you have accomplished, AND your life! :)

to be OR NOT to be...

So what does it mean to be a "good" mother...
To me I guess that it means actually growing up- hahaha!
I have always been told that I was mature for my age, and sometimes I think that that maturity held me back from fitting in more with my peers at times. Of course, there is more to being mature than simply knowing when to be serious and how to avoid stupid decisions.

Now is when I take the time to seriously look into myself and honestly try to better the flaws that I find. I have to do little things, especially in the ways that I use my time each day and try not to use it selfishly. I need to be proactive in making certain that my little girl is getting what she needs developmentally and emotionally. I don't want her to feel forgotten or ignored because I didn't feel like putting in the effort to show her more about the world.

It is MY job after all, not the job of the babysitter or teacher or preschool, to teach her and help her and guide her through her development and through her life. Right now, especially right now, I am almost solely responsible for her happiness while daddy works and mommy stays home.

The question I ask myself is,
"Am I up for the challenge and will I dig in and do the things that need to be done even when it isn't convenient, even when I am tired, and even when I would rather do something more self stimulating or interesting?"...

The answer is "YES", because if I wasn't ready before, I have to be now.



Motherhood definitively isn't a cakewalk, but it certainly is sweet! :)

A little reminder of what Easter really means...

Here is a beautiful reminder of what Easter is really about, and of what we should never forget :)

LDS.org - Family Chapter Detail - The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles