2011 Motto... Moderation

Wow. I can't believe how fast 2010 came and went.  2010 was probably one of the most trying years on our family that we've ever had.  We've had many obstacles put before us and have been faced with difficult choices... but we've decided to make the most of everything with a smile on our face.  :)

My motto for 2011 is "Moderation."  I picked it because I feel it is what I really need to work on the most this year.  Most of the things I really want to "do" this year... involve the moderation of my day to day routines.  So... instead of making a resolution list, I have made a "Moderation" list.

Here it is: (in no particular order)

• I have to work on the computer... but I've decided to give myself and my kids a break from it at least 2 days a week.  
• When I do work on the computer, most days, I will continue to work well into dinner and even eat at my computer.  After the kids go to bed, I go back to my computer and work until late at night.  Now, I plan to be "off work" meaning "off computer" at 5.  That way I don't feel obligated to get that extra work done... I am officially off work.
• This one will be shocking to most of you who really KNOW ME... I have decided to cut back on Pepsi.  My motto is moderation so that means pepsi too.  I hardly ever drink water so I've decided to moderate my pepsi with some water too.
• Running.  It's hard to run when I have 3 kids at home... so I've decided to get us all out to exercise a few days a week.  I don't need to be a die hard... but since I don't really exercise at all, I realized this was something I should do in moderation also... and my kids need it too.
• Scrapbooking! Every time I sit down at my computer to scrapbook my family and kids... I feel guilty because there is always "work" that could be done.  Well no more... my scrapbooking needs to be done in moderation so I've decided to dedicate one afternoon a week to scrapbooking my kids and family.
• Healthy food.  Along the same lines as the exercise... I want to try and cook more healthy meals during the week.  We don't really eat terrible... I always have vegetables with dinner... but I want to pay close attention to the amount of butter, salt, oil, etc.  All in moderation... :)
• Family time.  It's crazy to think I need some family time when I am home all day with my kids... :) But I've realized that it's not really "quality" time.  I need more quality time with my family.  Whether it is playing a board game, going for our "run", or reading more books together... I definitely need to moderate my "quality time" with my kids and husband.

Well, there you have it... my "Moderation" list.  I hope I am able to balance things out a little more carefully this year and maybe slow the pace a little. :)

To help me with my scrapbooking, I created a new Everyday Life Digital Kit.  I'm excited to start this project for in 2011.  The goal is to take a photo a day and document.  I tried to take a photo each day last year but couldn't remember each and every day to take the picture.  This year, I'm not going to be so strict on a photo a day... I will just scrapbook our week, each week.  And, this year, our Signature Scrapbooks Plugin is ready so putting the page together can be done in less than 5 minutes. :)  I can't wait to share my weekly layouts with you and I hope you take a look at this awesome kit! (Available in the store New Years Day!)