Writer's Block

I haven't forgotten about you, I promise.  In fact, it's quite the opposite.  As I go through my days, I am constantly thinking, "oooh, this will make a great blog post".  I usually forget to tell you about it though, but hey- at least you know where my intentions are. 

I've got a major case of writer's block today.  I think it has something to do with the 8 million other things that I have to get done before the end of the week.  Here's just a quick snapshot of this week's tasks:

• Order cupcakes for the big birthday bash this weekend.  Make sure they look like zoo animals. After all, you ARE SuperMom, and the kids will OBVIOUSLY care.
• Devise a plan for Father's Day.  Make it seem like you are actually on top of things, so that Husband-slash-Baby-Daddy feels as appreciated as he actually is.
• Do some laundry so that you don't have to recycle gym clothes...again...
• Admit to yourself that you actually went through with the plan to invite people over to your house on Saturday night, because 2 celebrations for a 5-year-old just aren't enough.  
• Shop for said people.
• Clean the house for said people.
• Tie up loose ends at work.  Because, you know, people have to actually *earn* their paychecks.  You are not exempt from this little sticking point, and your school year is not techinically over yet.
• By and deliver gifts for the multiple babies who have been born recently, one of whom lives clear on the other side of the city.  (But babies are cute, so why is this one stressing me too?)
• Take CJ to visit his new school.  Pray that Ty doesn't act crazy. Remember to brush your hair before you go.  There will be people there you've never met.  Don't let them know you are a hot-mess at all times.  Let them figure that out on their own.
• Don't forget to take CJ to his 5-year-old check up. Tell him that the 12 shots he has to get won't hurt.  No, bad idea.  Instead, play dumb when the nurse tells him he has to get 12 shots.  Then bribe him with candy or ice cream or both.

Ok, I gotta go.  I may or may not drive off the nearest bridge before the day ends. 

Have a healthy day (being stressed out is a great way to stay perfectly healthy, right?!?!!?),

J

Goal Setting Monday (GSM)

 Are you a "lister"? I'm a wannabe. I work so well and efficiently when I make lists.   When I was working full time, I was a major lister.  Every afternoon before I left for the day, I would jot down 5 action items for the following day. (I heard somewhere a long time ago that a to-do list should never contain more than 5 items.)  Being able to cross them off as the day went on gave me such a sense of accomplishment!  My problem is that I (for some unknown reason) don't make lists when I'm home.  Instead of crossing things out throughout the day, I end up cramming a bunch of random chores in right before I go to bed.  I get some stuff done, but not nearly as much as I would if I would just write it down.  Additionally, I never feel a true sense of accomplishment.  So here it is- goal number one for this week is to write a to-do list for each day of the week. Pretty easy goal, right?

Goal number two is to get 4 good workouts in.  After taking Friday off (yeah, I totally didn't even walk like I talked about), I tried to make it to yoga on Saturday morning, only to get shut out AGAIN.  Ugh!  I tried to power through a workout anyway, but I was pretty irritated (and I was wearing the wrong pants for cardio), so after 20 minutes on the elliptical I just packed up and left.  And I never make it to the gym on Sundays.  Needless to say, I'm jonesing for a good workout today.  I'm teaching tonight, and I'm really hoping for a class full of good energy.  We're gonna get this week started on the right foot!

  

And Goal number three will probably make me sound like a total nerd, but I'm going to tell you anyway.  I need to finish the book I'm reading.  I've been reading Mockingjay for so long now.  It's not that I don't like it- I do!  I'm super excited for the Hunger Games movie to come out, and I need to have this book finished before I can go see it.  What happens is that I spend way too much time Facebooking, Pinning, and watching reality TV after the boys go to bed at night and not enough time reading.  My Kindle is telling me that I'm 30% finished with it.  So this week- get OFF the internet, and READ! 

 

So there you have it.  Starting today,   I will no longer hate Mondays.  I will instead see them as a great way to start fresh, to set new goals, and to make new progress.  HELLLLOOOOO MONDAY!

What are your goals for the week?

Have a healthy day,

J