4 P's (and not the black-eyed ones)

So, I'm not really a goal setting person.....I like to know whats going on in the upcoming month and know schedule stuff, but not really goal setting on a personal level. But my year started out kinda rough, so I decided to change my attitude and do something about it. Hence, the 4 P's came to mind in the shower one day- where I do my best thinking, of course:)

Pause- take the 5 minutes to be on the floor with Asher doing shape sorter or playing Littlest Pet Shop with Sadie when I really want to be getting dinner ready. Taking a minute to watch them interact so sweetly when coloring at the table (50/50 here on the 'sweetly' part). When BJ is playing with them after work and I want to clean the kitchen or send an email, I will try to go and just watch them play or jump on into the game of 'goldfish' 'monkey chase' or 'daddy monster'.
They are getting big to quick and I want to remember this time.

Peace- starting my day with the Lord. been doing a study of 'Becoming a Woman of Prayer' by Cynthia Heald. So Good! It takes about 5-10 minutes (perfect for me!) and even if I don't get to finish it because I need to get someone more milk, or fix Sadie's hair before preschool, I've at least connected with my God in the morning, which helps me keep in touch with Him more often throughout my day. I've learned that throughout my responsibilities of wife, mom, zumba instructor, dance teach, friend, social stuff.....I put a lot of pressure on my self sometimes or start freaking out about all that I need (more like want) to do. So I've been intentionally stopping myself when I get to that point of 'Oh my gosh, this is too much' and just wait on the Lord and wait for him to refill my cup and remind me of my priorities.

Pro-active- if it is only going to take me 30 seconds to do a little task like open the mail now rather than let it sit on the counter for later, or run the laundry hamper downstairs before it is brimming over the top...I'm going to do it now rather than later. that is my goal. hoping to keep a little more on top of housekeeping.....which is hard to do since it is like shoveling during a snowstorm!

Prepared- i am a 'late' person. i am one of those people. sorry friend, but you know that if I tell you I will be there at 10 it will either be 10 on the dot or a few minutes after. I hope to be more prepared in getting ready to leave the house (I have to brag that we have been early to church the past 3 Sundays....makes my hubby way happy since he HATES being late). I also want to be prepared for my classes I'm teaching, so I am working on a system for that.....need to get a 3-ring binder soon. I want to be prepared for birthday parties, baby showers, etc and not wait til the last minute to get a present. I'm not expecting this goal to go perfectly, but hey, at least I'm trying!

So, there you have it ladies and gents. My 4 P's:) If you have any goals you are working to attain, I'd love to hear them! Leave a comment below.

I am going to take a moment to get some peace while the 4 kids at my house are asleep at the same time since I didn't even pick up my book this morning....then to finish dinner prep!

much love, Linds