Living Intentionally – 34

Weekly Intention: My intention this week is to enter the week gracefully and take every day as it comes. Nathaniel starts school on Wednesday and David has 2 days of orientation on Thursday and Friday which includes me so there’s a lot of juggling and driving on the horizon this week. I don’t want to pre-panic for what’s to come on the latter half of the day and just be present and enjoy what’s here now.
Choices I want to make:

One: I will choose to get a bunch of work done early in the week so I can peacefully be present with my kids as they need me in the latter half of the week.
Two: I will choose to keep holding the kids accountable for eating more varieties of food.
Three: I will choose to be patient and kind as this is a long week for a multitude of reasons.

I am looking forward to: walking Nathaniel to second grade, getting to go to Orientation at David’s new school and learning a bit more.
This week’s challenges: David is getting braces this week. I expect that will be rough. I have to be away from home both Thursday and Friday to make sure both we and David goes to this orientation and this will make work a bit tough. We also have a social event for David’s new class on Saturday. I am not great with social events.
Top Goals:

Work: My intention this week is to continue to get caught up at work so I can feel a bit more relaxed.
Personal: I want to continue with my workout goals during this more challenging week (schedule-wise.)
Family: I want to focus a lot on David this week as he goes through multiple transitions and Nathaniel as he walks into a new grade.

I will be kind to my kids. Transitions can be tough.
I will be strong and keep exercising.
I will be generous with my compassion. And with my availability.
I will be true to what matters most. This week is about the kids (next week, too, as David starts actual school.)
I will be brave by going to this orientation + social events. They are tough for me.

This week, I want to remember: that in a few weeks we will fall into a routine with school and that it will all be okay. I just need to take it one day at a time.

Here’s to a wonderful week!