Comments on: So here’s the thing about resolutions. Or, how children ruin everything.

By: anordinarymom

anordinarymom — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:43:22 +0000

“Intentional parenting.” That really is something I need to focus on more. A lot.

I love all the talks you linked to. The “Good, Better, Best” one and the one by Elder Bednar have been on my mind quite a bit lately.

Happy New Year! Here’s to hoping we both have a good year with our resolutions … and that our kids survive to tell about it !!

By: Erika

Erika — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:50:55 +0000

wow, charts with pictures. that is so beyond me… but I do like the intentional parenting thing. Maybe if I put up charts and reminders I would do better…

By: Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:39:54 +0000

I love coming to visit your blog, Steph, because it’s just so real! Thanks for the real-life validation and encouragement to be better. And a day or two of tv and peanut butter sandwiches never hurt anybody. In fact, it would probably make me the fun parent!

By: MommyJ

MommyJ — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:24:39 +0000

I remember and love all three of those talks… it is hard to stick with it sometimes, but you can do it! I’m a planner too… I remember when my twins were really little, I would write down what I wanted their schedule to be… life with twins is nothing short of chaotic and it helped so much just to have something written down… something to use as a guide and a goal. Even the writing of it helped soothe my frazzled nerves.

By: That Girl

That Girl — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:59:07 +0000

You inspire. And shame.

And I think you should capitalize “How Children Ruin Everything.”

By: DeNae

DeNae — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:29:04 +0000

I told the Facebook world that failing at my resolutions any FASTER would require time travel. I think we need to give ourselves a week to get back to just some semblance of normal life before locking ourselves into a schedule.

Having said that, although my blog contains those ‘sarcastic’ resolutions you referenced, my life does not, and my planner looks like Steven Covey sneezed on it.

How great to be reminded that ‘tomorrow is another day’, and that it’s all about baby steps anyway.

Light a candle for me, and I’ll light one for you!

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:38:04 +0000

Following your link to Sister Beck’s talk I wanted to read or listen so much this morning but the byu link wasn’t working, so I found one on YouTube. Really, how much do I love God for blessing us with the internet to find and uplift each other and let those of us who weren’t at Women’s Conference last year get to still hear the message and feel the Spirit that was there? LOTS. Anyway, it’s on YouTube in 5 parts and I’m not done yet (it will probably take me most of today or today and tomorrow to get through it with my littles!) but wanted to thank you for these links now.

By: Corilee

Corilee — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:24:24 +0000

I have 67 goals on my 100 goals list to be accomplished in the next ten years….if I don’t die first. I am making progress on several of them. Thanks for reminding me to rethink my goals; do a little pondering and praying about them.

I’m still at the post-it-notes on my bathroom mirror stage, but then my children are all grown and gone so my priorities are a little different and lists are not so necessary.

Thanks for a neat blog. I love following it.

By: AmberWaves

AmberWaves — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:15:16 +0000

Oh you make me laugh so much! Thanks. Hey, the talk that I love right now is “The Love of God” by President Uchtdorf. There are so many good things that we want to do as mothers that it’s overwhelming. It sounds like you have a good handle on priorities; I’m proud of you. Any way you can post a link to your spreadsheet so I can take notes?

By: Mrs. Mordecai

Mrs. Mordecai — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:04:38 +0000

We’re trying out our most structured schedule so far this year. It’s hard to keep on schedule with a three-year-old and a baby, but we really want to make it work. It’s only been three days so far, but we’ve definitely noticed a positive change around here! My biggest goal this year is to have breakfast together. My three-year-old has really enjoyed coming down every morning and eating together. I think I’m more likely to keep it up because of the positive influence on my family.

By: Kristina P.

Kristina P. — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:04:15 +0000

When I have a baby, will you make me one of those calendar thingies?

Oh, and it brought a tear of joy to my eye that you watched The Bachelor last night. You are my copilot, Stephanie.

By: Shantel

Shantel — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:02:48 +0000

I am feeling the need to get more focused itch. So this was a good post for me. I was thinking about making a resolution about watching more “Dog -the Bounty Hunter” but then maybe I should re-think that?
Exuse me, Emma need new pants. Now.

By: Poppy

Poppy — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:55:20 +0000

I had so many grand plans and hopes to start off this new year…but my baby (almost 1yo) decides he doesn’t want to sleep for more than an hour or two at a time during the night. There’s nothing that deflates my great intentions like a good dose of sleep deprivation! My first goal is to get this kid to sleep through the night and then maybe I can get to the charts, graphs and schedules! Good luck!

By: Shoebox Princess

Shoebox Princess — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:16:36 +0000

I can’t stick to a schedule so I never tried to get my children to stick to one. I do like to make lists though. And I like to assign tasks. It takes a good seven years (seriously that’s how long it took for my second child) for the kids to get used to the assignment of tasks and chores, and yes, you will think you will lose your mind several times over.

Good luck and stick with it! (and remember it will never work perfectly. I will never be perfect at getting stuff done, and neither will my children)

By: InkMom

InkMom — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:54:41 +0000

Oh, my, how I relate to this one! And then I woke up sick today, and I seriously think my kids are going to watch Disney channel for the next 9 hours. There’s always tomorrow. And that’s the best part of all — that we can always do better next time around if we don’t quite make it the first time.