I feel like a fish floundering on dry land, like I can't ever get any momentum because I am always struggling to catch my breath.
I recently learned something from Reese Witherspoon. She apparently has OCD and talked about her need to organize. I realized that need in myself is why I don't get things done on my list. I spend all of my time organizing but it gets out of hand quick.
So I am trying a new approach, embracing my inner OCD. So far, it is helping! Before I start chores or a project - I organize something, 1 thing, 1 thing that is purposefully chosen instead of chosen randomly in a fit of madness.
This week I organized our drinking cups - which really meant I organized the cup cupboard, the drawer of sippy cup lids and all of the medicines that inhabited part of that drawer and a basket on the counter.
Upon completing that task I was able to put away Christmas, clean up the basement and toy room and do all of my final preparations for preschool, AND make dinner.
MUCH MUCH MORE productive than usual. And we have 2 open shelves where the sippy cups used to be.
I'm tired of fighting what is... It just is - so accept it darn it and get on with it.
I believe Ether 12:27 that our weaknesses can become our strengths. Some of my weakness are difficult to flip around to even grasp any vision of strength within them. I am grateful for some gentle nudging and inspiration on this one.
In the spirit of starting at the top, fresh starts, new years, goals, and all other lofty and noble pursuits.... I want to write more. I need to write more. Even if I only have 10 followers and a few lurking readers. Even if I ramble like a foaming mouthed fool and you can only bear to read with me every 17th post or so .... we've all heard it - ok maybe you haven't, but I've heard it plenty - that my head is a dangerous neighborhood and I shouldn't be walking around in there alone.
Here is my top 10 list of 2009 - I don't know why I drafted it instead of publishing it 2 weeks ago - but here goes anyway! Happy Days all!
Top 10 of 2009
A list of the things which most broke our hearts, consumed our time, energy, mental & emotional resources in 2009
1. 2009 the year we did Preschool
---- Becca teaching Ms Becca's Preschool, Alex attending at Sunrise United Methodist Preschool ----AND Becca Substituting at Sunrise also!!! That is a lot of preschool!
2. Lisa and Family moving back to Utah
3. Being in the Primary Presidency and pulling off the Primary Program last minute
4. 3 Racoons and 2 Possums who visit us all too regularly
5. Getting a Wii
6. Izzy and the BOYS from school who "love" her
7. Laying Stuart to rest - poor thing
8. Matt's Nose Surgery
9. Swim Team
10. Izzy losing her 1st 4 teeth!
Sorry, I don't really have time to link all these up with their respective posts.
Thanks for sharing that Becca. I feel inspired! It is hard to see how our greatest downfalls can become strengths. I guess that is when we really need to turn to the Lord with a broken heart and contrite spirit. And I love the quote at the top of your blog. I am going to borrow that! Keep on rambling because I love it!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I love your ramblings and rants too! Your thoughts make perfect sense. I got so much done the other day. I took each room and gave myself 10 minutes in each to clean, organize, whatever! Alright, I never finished all the rooms but rooms I did created a sense of accomplishment. And the whole day was just a little better!
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