to get things accomplished,
write your goals down,
refer to them often, and
share them with a friend
who'll remind you of them.
- author unknown

my dear friend, steph beaty (aka lifeographer) and i, started a thing last week, where we make five long-term (once every six months) and five short-term goals (once a week) for ourselves--one for self, children, husband, self and business. every sunday, we email our short-term goals to one another, while also evaluating our progress with the previous week's goals. i just love this and while i didn't reach a single goal my first week (i was a little over ambitious), it did get me thinking about about the quest for balance in my life. there's certain things that are so easy to push aside; for example, meal planning and preparation. yet when really thinking about this, i feel it's such an important aspect in the home. it's a time when i can incorporate my children (having fun with them helping mommy cook) and then sitting down at the table together as a family (a time spent together and talking as a family. it's also a time when we can reinforce the importance of good manners).

and...it's funny how things work sometimes. obviously, one of my home goals involves cleaning and organizing. last week, when i was 'organizing' a pile, i found a little book called 198 SUPER THINGS to THINK, SAY and DO. what do i read on the first page that i open to? the quote above. it just reinforced that, whether i reach my goals or not, i need to keep focused and continue to develop and share goals with steph.



you are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.
- c.s. lewis