time to make a move.

Boy, do I LOVE May. This one is gonna be a doosy.

Wrapping up the school year with concerts and programs and gymnastics shows and dance recitals and that's just for ONE kid--yikes!! Planning to enjoy every minute of it along with the promise of a wonderful summer on the horizon. Wrap things up and plan for new beginnings.

Only FOUR months until we have a Kindergartener and a two year old...what? Looking to slow things down for the summer and enjoy our time together. We have this saying in our house, "It's time to make a move!" And I am taking May to Make a MOVE for myself.

Here's the PLAN...

1. MOVE my body. Our family joined our local YMCA in December and have made a great effort in going 4-5 days a week, but I am ready to step it up a notch. I feel SO much better when I work out. It clears my brain, makes me more patient and it just feels good to be active. My plan for May is to MOVE MY BODY 5-6 days per week. No Exceptions. I am very close to my goal and need to take an extra step to make it happen.

2. No Pop. I have this little habit of "needing" a diet cola at 3pm everyday and it really is just BAD and unneccesary. Switching to water with lemon and hoping for good results.

3. Get a consultation for LASIK. I have been meaning to do it since Alaina was born (she's 5!), haven't been able to wear contacts since then. I am just plain sick of my glasses. They mostly bother me when I am working out, fall off, get sweaty, etc, etc....time to make a move and see what's possible.

4. Take things ONE DAY at a time. Make a plan for the next day the night before. I have a much better chance of completing what I'd like to if I have a plan in place when I wake up.

5. SLEEP. Lord knows it's easier to be your best self when you are well rested. Our kids are pretty good about sleeping through the night, so I should be taking advantage of that and getting the rest I need too. No more late night TV, time on Pinterest, Dilly Dallying around...GET. TO. SLEEP. and wake up refreshed and ready to tackle the day.

I can do FIVE things. That seems manageable to me.

What moves are you ready to make this month?

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[jmac]

this month, i am going to set my goals and scheduled projects for the summer AND i am going to pack one box a day for moving (or throw away the equivalent junk).

(1) this summer, i am going to complete my portfolio for show choir design.

(2) i will work on my professor-student joint research project.

(3) i will sell any item of clothing i haven't worn this year and only shop for new stuff at goodwill and hope gospel mission, altering it by hand to make it trendy and cute.

(4) beacon james will get famous. or something.