Day 3

In the spirit of change there are many things I have decided to do differently. The only way to make positive changes is to evaluate your surroundings, your job, your family and your life all together. In opening myself up to the mere idea of change I have realized there are so many little changes I can make. I honestly feel the little changes will and could have a big effect on myself and those around me.

My family’s wants and needs have always come first to me. Not to say that I will not continue to put others before me but I think it is time to put myself on the important person list. I have always made sure to have enough or at least tried to have enough to buy the kids the new shoes they need, a pair pants, a shirt or even a pair of gloves. It never fails, for them I make sure to get it when I can. I do not do the same for myself. I think that should change. I think I should make sure I get stuff I need too.

At this point in life my children are all growing up so fast. One is already out of the house and has started a family of her own. I know within the next few years my boys will be moving out and they will be on their own too. I wonder what it is going to be like once they are all gone. I will be honest sometimes I think about what I will do with their rooms, I think most parents do that. Most of the time, I fear that time because I know we will all spend even less time together. So I have decided for the mean time I will make as many family plans as possible.

My hunny and I are trying to figure out a schedule. We want to go to the gym as a family at least three nights a week. Wednesday night is family night we usually get pizza and watch a movie together. I am thinking of buying some games we can play as a family. I know my boys enjoy playing Jenga, my hunny can teach them to play poker. I think this summer we will set up a dart board out back for them to play.

My hunny and I are trying to support the boys in the choices they make. We have always felt we were being supportive but if the children do not see it that way then something has got to change. Neither of us should take things for granted. If we have to point out that we are being supportive then we will. If we need to be a little more supportive we will do that too. It is all about changing things for the better. I am willing to put my plans into action and make the changes necessary to ensure a happier future for everyone including one of the most important people…..Me

I look forward to tomorrow. I wonder what other ideas I will have for change…..