Have you ever noticed that the more you have to do, the more organized you are, and the more organized you are, the more you don't mind having one more thing added to your day?
Conversely, if you don't have much to do and are "planning" a day of "maybe I'll do this," then an unexpected "something" thrown at you could possibly put you into a tailspin! Boy, have I been there a million times!
That's why I really like to make a list of things to do for each day, ahead of time, because if I have a list, then I have a plan, and once I have a plan, then I am organized, and once I'm organized, I won't get caught offguard with a last-minute detail!
Nice theory, but putting it into practice on a regular basis takes more than a list; it needs an assist. Thank you Holy Spirit for helping us when we're overwhelmed, over taxed and unorganized. You're the deep breath, the count to 10 and the silent prayer we need each day!
We sing your praises!
Missi
Friday, April 8, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Day 25
Here's a little something that I have known about myself for most of my life but have had a hard time admitting: I don't like to try new things if I don't already think that I am going to be good at them! Sounds weird, I know, but that's who I am!
Well, I don't really want that to be who I am anymore. It's very limiting; it's not very fun; it robs me and others of joy and it's not really a behavior that I want to model for my children!
That being said, I tried something completely new today and did something super awesome: I caught a fly ball!!! For those of you reading this who know me intimately, this is huge. Way back in the day, when I was eight and deciding what sport I wanted to play, I chose soccer because I knew that I was fast and that the ball was big and "softish." I was terrified to play softball because a hard ball (yes, softballs are hard) being hurled at me at break-neck speed was extremely unappealing!
Turns out; it's super fun and quite a sense of accomplishment to catch and field a baseball (which is all we have for a hard ball right now), and it was incentive enough for my 6-year-old (who can already throw and catch like a pro) to catch her first fly ball as well!
I hope we can do it again tomorrow!
:-) Missi
Well, I don't really want that to be who I am anymore. It's very limiting; it's not very fun; it robs me and others of joy and it's not really a behavior that I want to model for my children!
That being said, I tried something completely new today and did something super awesome: I caught a fly ball!!! For those of you reading this who know me intimately, this is huge. Way back in the day, when I was eight and deciding what sport I wanted to play, I chose soccer because I knew that I was fast and that the ball was big and "softish." I was terrified to play softball because a hard ball (yes, softballs are hard) being hurled at me at break-neck speed was extremely unappealing!
Turns out; it's super fun and quite a sense of accomplishment to catch and field a baseball (which is all we have for a hard ball right now), and it was incentive enough for my 6-year-old (who can already throw and catch like a pro) to catch her first fly ball as well!
I hope we can do it again tomorrow!
:-) Missi
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Day 23
Congratulations! I say that to all of you who have decided to go on this joyful jogging journey with me!
If you started this program with me on March 14th (and are following the schedule to the letter), then tomorrow, you will undertaking three, 9-minute runs, each separated by only 1 minute of walking. This means that you (and I) will be running 27 of the 30 minutes. And if you will recall, 30 minutes of running is the ultimate goal of this particular program - so we're not far off after tomorrow!
I don't know about you, but that makes me feel AWESOME! I hope that you are enjoying it as much as I am!
Incidentally, no matter where you are in regards to the schedule, you are to be commended for your efforts. Each step leads to another step, to another minute, to another mile, and I am so proud of you for going for it!
If you would, please take a minute to send me a note about how you are doing. I would love to hear from you!
You're beautiful!
Missi
If you started this program with me on March 14th (and are following the schedule to the letter), then tomorrow, you will undertaking three, 9-minute runs, each separated by only 1 minute of walking. This means that you (and I) will be running 27 of the 30 minutes. And if you will recall, 30 minutes of running is the ultimate goal of this particular program - so we're not far off after tomorrow!
I don't know about you, but that makes me feel AWESOME! I hope that you are enjoying it as much as I am!
Incidentally, no matter where you are in regards to the schedule, you are to be commended for your efforts. Each step leads to another step, to another minute, to another mile, and I am so proud of you for going for it!
If you would, please take a minute to send me a note about how you are doing. I would love to hear from you!
You're beautiful!
Missi
Monday, April 4, 2011
Day 22
Hey, I want to tell you a secret. Lean in a little closer. A little closer than that. Yeah, that's good! Are you ready for it? Here goes: "Kids love to help!"
It's true! They love to pitch in, to be counted on, to feel responsible and like the task could only be completed because they helped! It's a precious, natural resource that needs to be tapped, yet, for some reason, we grown-ups, all too often, try to squelch it. We don't mean to, but we do!
Here's an example of how we often squelch their helpfulness! My beautiful children are still young, so they offer to help all of the time - making cookies, washing windows, putting away their laundry, raking leaves, watering the garden, cleaning up the garage, dressing themselves (this mainly pertains to my two-year-old), mowing the lawn (see picture insert), you name it! Sounds like a recipe for success, and many times it is, but other times, I brush off their offerings because I am in a hurry; it's easier to do it myself; it's above their skill level, etc.
I know I'm not the only one who does this or else we wouldn't have a bunch of preteens, teens and grownups who don't offer their help anymore. Somewhere down the line, someone either said or implied that no help was needed, so, now, the once-happy helpers have to be bribed to pitch in!
Well, I for one, am going to make a concerted effort to fortify the "happy helper" bone in my children because it's beneficial to everyone. Heck, it never gets old feeling needed, included and responsible.
Food for thought,
Missi
Here's an example of how we often squelch their helpfulness! My beautiful children are still young, so they offer to help all of the time - making cookies, washing windows, putting away their laundry, raking leaves, watering the garden, cleaning up the garage, dressing themselves (this mainly pertains to my two-year-old), mowing the lawn (see picture insert), you name it! Sounds like a recipe for success, and many times it is, but other times, I brush off their offerings because I am in a hurry; it's easier to do it myself; it's above their skill level, etc.
I know I'm not the only one who does this or else we wouldn't have a bunch of preteens, teens and grownups who don't offer their help anymore. Somewhere down the line, someone either said or implied that no help was needed, so, now, the once-happy helpers have to be bribed to pitch in!
Well, I for one, am going to make a concerted effort to fortify the "happy helper" bone in my children because it's beneficial to everyone. Heck, it never gets old feeling needed, included and responsible.
Food for thought,
Missi
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Week 4 Schedule
Week 4
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Run 8 min. Walk easy Run 9 min. Walk easy Run 10 min. Run 11 min. REST
Walk 1 min. 30 min. Walk 1 min. 30 min. Walk 1 min. Walk 1 min.
Repeat 3X Repeat 3X Repeat 2X Repeat 2X
Run 3 min. Run 8 min. Run 6 min.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Run 8 min. Walk easy Run 9 min. Walk easy Run 10 min. Run 11 min. REST
Walk 1 min. 30 min. Walk 1 min. 30 min. Walk 1 min. Walk 1 min.
Repeat 3X Repeat 3X Repeat 2X Repeat 2X
Run 3 min. Run 8 min. Run 6 min.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Day 20
"Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy!"
Thank you, John Denver, for those magical words and for a beautiful song! It was on my mind all day today, especially during an outdoor birthday party when I literally did feel "sunshine on my shoulders" for the very first time this season. The temp was in the high 80s, and it was so fun to pull out a sleeveless shirt and let that Vitamin D soak in!
Even more so, I would like to say thank you to God for this delightful day of sheer spring giddiness and spontaneity - for running around at the park, playing catch, blowing bubbles in the backyard, grilling kabobs and having dinner outside! You didn't have to make coming out of hybernation so much fun, but you did anyway! I love you!
Feel the joy!
;-) Missi
Thank you, John Denver, for those magical words and for a beautiful song! It was on my mind all day today, especially during an outdoor birthday party when I literally did feel "sunshine on my shoulders" for the very first time this season. The temp was in the high 80s, and it was so fun to pull out a sleeveless shirt and let that Vitamin D soak in!
Even more so, I would like to say thank you to God for this delightful day of sheer spring giddiness and spontaneity - for running around at the park, playing catch, blowing bubbles in the backyard, grilling kabobs and having dinner outside! You didn't have to make coming out of hybernation so much fun, but you did anyway! I love you!
Feel the joy!
;-) Missi
Friday, April 1, 2011
Day 19
The spiritual gift of complaint!
I used to have it. I still do if I try really hard! Wait, that's not really true. I should have said; I still do if I don't try really hard ! ;-) Are ya feelin' me!
Here's the deal. A little over two months ago, our Pastor (Craig Groeschel of Life Church) presented an amazing series called "I Quit". One of the sermons was titled "I Quit Complaining." I can't explain it, but that message REALLY spoke to me. I hadn't really thought of myself as a complainer before, and if I had, I would have thought myself justified. Not anymore.
When I really made a concerted effort to evaluate what was coming out of my mouth, I found that I was a bit of a mutterer - complaining under my breath and punctuating my annoyance/frustration/laziness with heavy sighs and internal eye rolls! I was also really good at cloaking my complaint with sarcasm or passive aggressive digs. It wasn't very becoming!
Well, I am happy to report that with the help of the Holy Spirit, I have made a concerted effort to improve in this area, and I think that I have been successful (for the most part). My first step was to regulate the words that came out of mouth. Turns out; it's a lot of fun to sprinkle words of life onto (and into) someone and watch him/her blossom!
I'll let you know how step two (letting people off the hook) is going when I have a few good examples under my belt!
Bye for now,
Missi
I used to have it. I still do if I try really hard! Wait, that's not really true. I should have said; I still do if I don't try really hard ! ;-) Are ya feelin' me!
Here's the deal. A little over two months ago, our Pastor (Craig Groeschel of Life Church) presented an amazing series called "I Quit". One of the sermons was titled "I Quit Complaining." I can't explain it, but that message REALLY spoke to me. I hadn't really thought of myself as a complainer before, and if I had, I would have thought myself justified. Not anymore.
When I really made a concerted effort to evaluate what was coming out of my mouth, I found that I was a bit of a mutterer - complaining under my breath and punctuating my annoyance/frustration/laziness with heavy sighs and internal eye rolls! I was also really good at cloaking my complaint with sarcasm or passive aggressive digs. It wasn't very becoming!
Well, I am happy to report that with the help of the Holy Spirit, I have made a concerted effort to improve in this area, and I think that I have been successful (for the most part). My first step was to regulate the words that came out of mouth. Turns out; it's a lot of fun to sprinkle words of life onto (and into) someone and watch him/her blossom!
I'll let you know how step two (letting people off the hook) is going when I have a few good examples under my belt!
Bye for now,
Missi
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