Birthday Cheer
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Lowered Expectations
So I have found if I can lower my expectations of things I want to accomplish in a day I am happier and have more patience for my children. For example, yesterday my expectations were to A. get dressed and B. Make muffins. When I got both of those things done by 11 I was feeling pretty good about things. I even ventured out and opened my new Cricut. That is right, I hadn't opened it yet and yes.. I did get for Christmas. So in my mind I had a successful and productive day. Today, my expectations are to A. take a shower and B. clean out my closet and C. Blog. I have completed 1 of the 3. Not bad.
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I'm so glad that you discovered that little nugget of wisdom. It is the only thing that saves me. Sometimes when I get discouraged or frustrated, I remind myself that someday I won't have these cute little ones at home and then my house and life can be as organized and full as I want them to be. I had a friend who pointed out something interesting to me. She has noticed that whenever she hears a woman reminisce, they almost always talk about the time when their kids were small as the best time in their lives. I have tried to remember that and to treasure this time with my kids. Some days it works; other days, like say, yesterday, not so much.
I got a cricut too!!! Dan bought it for me for having the baby! Maybe when we can have time FINALLY we could get together and you could teach me how to use the thing!
Did you have problems with the pad the Cricut came with? Mine was WAY to sticky and I went through 2 blades before I just switched pads and then everything was beautiful. I know some pads are stickier than others, but for some reason it seems like it was taxing the blades too much. Anyway, I love mine! Every time I use it I can't belive that beautiful thing belongs to me. I'm sure you're way over that by now, but the Expression really is awesome!
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