I recently posted about Utilizing the 31st day. Even though it was written on my calendar yesterday I forgot until Sandra made a comment saying she was excited to know what I write about. Oops, time to reflect.
I did take some time today before starting supper to see how things are lining up in our life.
- How is the overall pace of my family's life right now?
Our pace is different from day-to-day, one day we have playdates and errands, the next day we are relaxing at home. We currently don't have any outside activites that anyone is in but am hoping to find some for the summer months. Nothing that requires a real commitment, more so a drop in type basis. And I have a few friend things going on this month.
- How long has it been since we've enjoyed a family night together?
The last intentional family day we had was Mother's Day. The strawberries have peaked early this year. I am hoping we can sneak away from the daily to do's to go pick some. Maybe after my 5K Breast Cancer awareness run on Saturday. - Does our schedule allow us to eat dinner together at least four nights a week (or however many you're comfortable with)?
I recently moved dinner time to 6:00 here. Two reasons- a later mealtime means the girls aren't asking for snacks right before bed. And Scott is more likely to be home from work to eat with us. He is a sales manager for a roofing company so his daily schedule isn't the same every day. - When was the last time my husband and I had a chance to be alone (and awake!) together?
We get to see each other every night now that Lexi, 2 1/2, is sleeping in her own bed. We actually have time to talk to one another without being interrupted. - Is everyone in my family (including me) getting an adequate amount of sleep?
I would say most of us are getting a good amount of sleep. We are making sure the girls are in their own beds on time and not staying up to play. We do need to work on getting ourselves to bed at an earlier time and not staying up to watch TV. - Is there something that should be taken off my family's "to do" list at this time?
No, looking to add summer activities. - How are the girls behaving? Is there something I need to change or get back to?
The girls are behaving pretty well. I do need to remember daily that the big influences on their behavior are: myself (what's my mood?), food (are they eating on time and healthy), and sleep (are they getting enough). - Is there something in the house that needs my immediate attention?
The living room wall could really use a fresh coat of paint. I need to talk to Scott about this. - How are we eating? Are we eating on time? Are we eating healthy?
I feel we are eating pretty healthy. I have started more freezer cooking and meal planning (post coming on that soon.) Which makes it easier to control what we are eating. I do take the girls with me when picking out produce. They are more likely to eat it when I do. We usually eat on time, I do need to get better about everyone eating breakfast at the same time everyday. - How are Scott and I relating? When was our last date? Are we on the same page?
I feel we are relating well. Our last date was on the 19th for our 5 year anniversary. He is really, really busy with work now. So being on the same page is going to be difficult at times. But I know we will be fine. Just have to slow him down from time to time and make sure we communicate.
