The Year of “Today”

Here we are in a new year, and already halfway through January. My focus this year is to focus on today. Way to often I get wrapped up in plans, goals, self expectations. And all to often wind up overwhelmed and frustrated. Time to focus on today and the moments to holds. My moments being a mom, kids activities, being sick. 2018 has been a mix of everything that’s normal for around here and getting sick that has had me run down. 

The normal...Basketball is in full swing, both for junior varsity basketball and 4th-6th grade. With divisional conference games going we get a break from high school games this week, with a return to the courts Saturday for elementary boys basketball. 

My freshman worked up his courage to ask a girl in his class to their first prom. It may have been on her way to the locker room. A way from the prying eyes of the crowds, in case she said no. Coming back right red with everyone he knows, knowing that he was going to ask. 

Struggling with keeping my kids on track. Having to explain why curfew is important even though it’s early then all the other high school kids; why my sixth grader should care about the assignment that’s “only” 10% of his grade. Why getting assignments done before the due date would be easier for all of us. 

To all those things that come with the season. The cold temps that sticks with you. The furnace acting up. Colds and “bugs” that take hold and seem to stay with you forever. 

The new year has me learning new things and refreshing some of the things I already knew. Looking at today in a new light, branching out in the things that are important to me, taking time to enjoy the moments with those I love, trying to stress less and enjoy life more. 

Here to the year of today and all the adventures it will bring.