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Update on Today

Wow! What a rough couple of weeks for my family.

We didn't get much of a chance to celebrate Bouncer's 7th birthday because Paul had kidney stones. Emergency room - seriously thought he was dieing, I have never been so scared, CAT scans, lots of pain killers, visits to the urologist, and surgery, Paul is on the mend. NEVER want to go through that again. I felt so helpless to make things better for Paul. Just try to make him comfortable and a steady stream of pain killers. I seriously didn't think I would be making trips to the urologist with him till we were at least in our 60's! It was kind of surreal. I saw a glimpse into our future.

Then a couple days after surgery, we got notice that our lease was being terminated early. Our apartment was bought and new owners are remodeling everything and need us out. Yep, they can do it, clause something-something.something in our lease says so! So we had 29 days to find a new place to live and move. It's funny because we are really unhappy in our current living situation and had asked a few months ago to be released from our lease. They said, "No way!" Fines and pay off the rest of our lease. Lots of money we didn't have. But God answered our prayer and we are released. So I really should just be thanking God for supplying a way our for us, he answered our prayer! But I'm prone to worry and so worrying I have been. 

It light of everything I am changing my 4 Simple Goals for June:

1. Pack and move
2. Pack and move
3. Pack and move
4. Worry less

Maybe worry less should be #1. Ok, my revised, revised June 4 Simple Goals

1. Worry less
2. Pack and move
3. Pack and move
4. Pack and move

That looks good. In other news, today is a beautiful day and we have managed to go out and have fun with the kids around Nashville. So thankful to live in a city with lots of FREE stuff to do! 

 

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Awhile ago, like 2010, awhile ago, A Beautiful Mess, posted about making 4 simple goals before 2011. I really loved the idea and I did it too. I kept it up for quite awhile but did it as a monthly thing and made 4 simple goals for me or my family unit.

Since we have moved so much of our life has been a survival existence. Make it through the day, make it through the next. Well, we have been in Nashville for almost a year (*GASP*) and we need to stop and start making Nashville work for us as a family. I'm not sure what all that means, but I'm hoping some order and direction will help make that happen. I'm sure we all have areas in our lives or with our family that we need a little forward momentum. If you need a little help or motivation, share your 4 simple goals and at the end of the month I will check in with you and see how your doing and I'll post how I did here. Accountability! Such a great motivator!!

Without further ado, here are my 4 Simple Goals for June...

1. Re-establish chores for the kids and cleaning schedule for Mom. We use to be great at this but we seamed to leave it in California. 

2. Workout or exercise at least 5 days a week. Doesn't need to be at the gym but get my heart rate up and moving at least 45 minutes 5 days a week. I'm already pretty consistent at the gym but would like to kick it up a notch.

3. Every week take the kids somewhere new. There is SO much to do in Nashville and the surrounding area and we have only scratched the surface. New parks, hiking areas, lake, museums, any ideas?

4. Work on finding a new place to live. Our lease is up end of July for our apartment and we need to find a new place to live. We would like to move ASAP and we will figure out our last month's rent here. We don't live in the safest area and we need a place to call home and that we can rest. Not sure how "simple" moving is but, it has moved to a top priority for all my lists!

Short Version:

1. Chores
2. Exercise
3. Explore
4. Move

That's a good list! I'm excited for June. What goals are you going to be working on?

 

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Happy Birthday Bouncer!!

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to my sweet, loving, caring, sensative, and energetic Bouncer!!

I cannot believe you are 7 years old! Where has the time gone? It has been so fun and amazing to watch you grow-up and I thank God everyday that I get to be your mom! You give the best, most amazing hugs and always know when Mom needs a little extra love. Quick to forgive and everyone you meet quickly becomes your best friend. Always ready to defend others and seek justice in all situations. You are so generous and will give away every dollar you have to someone you see in need. You have a boundless amount of energy and it always makes me giggle watching you bounce around while you watch TV or play a video game.

I can't wait to see what God has planned for you and I'm so blessed to have a front row seat. You have taught me so much with your big hands and even bigger heart. I love you my big Bouncer!!

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