2010 - Word Review

For the year 2010, our family word was "Choose."

At that time in our lives, a lot was interfering with our every day life creating stress as a result. Too much on the go and less time with each other. So we condensed and prioritized our needs and wants and started to let go of some things (even the good things) that weren't necessary and that would be filled with more family time instead. Looking back on the year, I think we did a good job of choosing the better things. I believe a little more purging is still necessary to create more family harmony but overall we did well. I chose not to go back to school this year (going on and off for 13 years now to get my Bachelors - what's a few more years!) and focus on my children instead. I also chose not to blog as much (even though I wanted to) so I wouldn't be tied to the computer as often. John started to take his college course reading on the train with him to and from work so he could get it done during commute instead of at home where he wanted to use that time for the kids and I. And as a result, he graduated with his Bachelors in September. There have been things at school Aubrey has wanted to get involved in but due to her already full schedule of 4 activities, we told her that her plate, as well as ours, was full. That in order to do other things, she would need to let go of some current things. Jocelyn and Andrew are still a bit too young to personally participate but they too saw the changes we were making and it benefited them also. Time management really had a hand in this I have to add. This was a family commitment and as hard as it was at times, we pulled it off and came away from it feeling more balanced and happier. I'm looking forward to another year and another word for our family. I haven't narrowed one down yet but I will be posting it soon.