Resolutions

So, this time of year I find so many people resolving to make changes for the new year. I can't help but wonder, WHY do we wait until the new year to make positive changes in our lives? I am constantly evaluating myself, challenging myself to be a better person, a better mother, a better wife, a better friend, ...I suppose this could be disheartening...is there really an end to this goal? The answer is no...and I think that keeps me from complacency. Should I set smaller goals? Probably...each day I set my goals, something achievable, and certain things are constants that don't even go on the list...they are just part of every day.

I strive today, as always, to commit my day to Jesus. To yell less, to love more, to take care of myself, to be strong, to do the hard things first, to spend at least an hour in God's word, to pray, to not be complacent. Do I always succeed? Absolutely not...but my days are spent trying to be faithful to what I am called to be... Proverbs 31:10-31, Colossians 3:12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17.

So, today's goals:
To take Maggie for her first haircut
To have special time with each of the kids (they get to choose one special thing to do with me)
To have a wonderful date night with my amazing husband

And we'll see what tomorrow brings :)