Oh Crap! – Musings of an Unperfect Mommy

May Progress Report

June 1, 2012

And so we’ve come to the end of another month. It was an interesting month to say the least. Here in the middle of the country May began and ended with severe storms – whee. However, Wednesday night’s storms have brought a cold front through our area and it is so cool and beautiful! It’s almost like an early fall day. Better enjoy it before the heat of summer kicks in.

We’re continuing in restoration mode and I still need to make that list of all the stuff we are needing. It is slow going, but things are getting done and we are moving forward. Hopefully this time next year we’ll have been through most of it (the restoration) and can relax and enjoy other stuff. Like maybe a family vacation somewhere – I’m still wanting to go to that Little House in Mansfield and there are those museums in OK City. In the meantime I really should take advantage of the museums we have in OUR area and get some good field trips in this summer. It’s time!

Don’t ask about the weight or the weight loss efforts. I cannot focus on it long enough to do any good. Sometimes I wonder if things will ever slow down enough for me to focus on, well, ME. Sounds selfish, but a mom does need to take care of herself to be able to take care of her family. A burnt out mom living on coffee and eating chocolate for stress relief isn’t much good.

Speaking of burnt out, I am following the suggestions in Real Learning and that is going well. It is helping to revive me. I start my day with the Morning Offering and end my day with my prayer to the Trinity (I’ll talk about that later – in a different post). I also read my Bible each day – not studying, just reading. I have read John, Mark, and Romans. Now I’m working on Luke and will read Acts after that. I always start by reading a Psalm as well. This has been a real balm for my soul and given me much to think about during my days. I try to pray the rosary at night, but usually nod off right after I’ve made my intentions :-).

I am also spending quiet time outside daily just soaking up nature. I’m also trying to do something just for me – a favorite tv show, a book, whatever. I realize I need more outlets for myself and need to find ways to nurture myself. I’m also really needing to start that journal, but one step at a time. I’m also working on just two goals for health – water and a daily vitamin. You wouldn’t believe how helpful just those two things are! Oh, and more sleep – and if I need a nap during the day I take one! My darn stupid hormones are wreaking havoc on me now that I’m going through “the Change” (ominous music plays in background).

SO, all in all, not a bad month – I feel like I’m making progress every day and we as a family are making progress. Even if it’s at a snail’s pace.

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June 1, 2012

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