Days to Come
So my new-found goal of posting on the 21st of each month lasted only a month...yet it is not the end of the world. In earlier times of my life, I would have had great difficulty continuing because I had failed in what I originally intended. But my progression in how I feel about goal setting and making improvements has led me to understand that as long as I am moving in a positive direction, I don't need to worry too much about small set-backs. Perfection is not absolutely necessary for improvement. Yes, perfection is still the ideal-- yet as far as the goals I make for myself I know there are times when I will not make the cut.
I intended to make sure I got to the blog on the 21st. It was a Saturday. I probably should have had the time. What ended up happening was me spending a few hours trying to finish a book I was reading before I had to take it back to the library since it was due that day. Then there were some errands to do, and a toddler to take care of. Then a fun social event to get ready for that evening, and going to that event with my husband. I probably could have stayed up late in the night to accomplish my task...yet for some reason I did not feel strongly about needing to. Maybe that's weakness and laziness, or just giving in to mediocrity. Or maybe it didn't register very strongly on the "important" scale at the time. Whatever the case, here I am to report on the latest.
My baby boy will be born this week! At least that's what the doctor indicated at my last appointment. I'll visit the doctor tomorrow and most likely be scheduled to be induced by the end of the week. As I've been spending time with my 3-year-old daughter, I've been thinking about how these are the last days that it will be just her and me. I'm sure it will be an adjustment for her to not be the main focus of the majority of my time. I'm glad I've been able to appreciate the time I've had with her...even when she tests my patience with her sassy attitude and whining. We went up to Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon one day on the way to visit a friend. I am always so intrigued by her excitement about seemingly "ordinary" things-- yet to her, it all still seems new. She loved looking at the trees and the flowing river and the big rocks as we made our way on the path to the waterfall. Life is renewed every time a child comes into the world, and I'm looking forward to the days to come! <3
