A friend of mine, Nancy, did something really cool. She chose a word that she would focus on for 2008. Her 2008 word was JOY. She looked for joy in everything she did. She just posted on her blog what her word for 2009 was. Check her out here.
I got to thinking about that. I like the idea of having a single word that sums up what I want to focus on for the year. I will still have a list of projects and goals, but they will tie into that theme word. My word will also help me know what to focus on in daily life.
So, what is my word for 2009? It is ENJOY. Since my little son Alex was born in October, I have tried really hard to enjoy him. I try not to let my never-ending to-do list get in the way of playing with him, holding him, and just enjoying being with him. Even in the middle of the night when he is awake and fussing, I try to remember that all too soon he will be sleeping through the night and that phase will be over. I may not exactly ENJOY it, but remembering my word will help me to not resent it.
My word will also help me to remember my older children. Sometimes I find myself not paying as much attention to them as I should. It's easy to forget, amid the demands of taking care of a baby, that even though they are older and more independent, they still need me.
Even though it seems as though I do the same things every day, remembering my word will help me to keep things in perspective.
What's your word for 2009?
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I love your word, Merilee- it is such a great way to focus on a gospel principle or concept and incorporate it in our daily lives- it also lasts all year long- what a great way to enjoy your baby Alex. We hope to be enjoying our little one soon enough. I understand about wanting to focus on older kids too- they sure grow up fast!! Crazy how fast time goes!!
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