Life has thrown me some curve balls lately, so I'm having to rethink my goals for the next little while. I need to cut myself some slack, admit that I'm in over my head, and focus on the things that are really important.
1- Sam: We're going gluten-free and really trying to focus on addressing his ongoing health concerns. That's a huge commitment that requires several hours a day of research, learning and application. I'm also doing his Early Intervention goals and really working on stimulating him socially. Frankly, that's enough for now.
2- Charlie: She's a peach. Super easy baby. My goal is to not neglect her in favour of Sammie. Charlie needs to be treated as an equally important and validated member of our family, not some after thought that pops up after we've addressed Sam needs. She needs some solid Mommy and Daddy time every day, no matter what else happens. And she needs her naps. Naps are critical, and need to not be treated as secondary to Sam's programming/social life.
3- Zita: I need to run. I really do. I need the release in a huge way. 3 times a week- it simply has to happen. End of story. I'm also buying an elliptical which will let me burn off some steam every other day, but getting out of the house and going to the gym 3Xweek is about my mental health as much as my physical health.
4- Jason: My husband and I need to connect. In the midst of a very stressful, scary period in our lives, we need to turn to each other and rely on each other for support. To do that, we absolutely must be connected. I am bequeathing no less than one weekend night (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) to date night. If Sam is there, great- we can do family date night. If not, we actually have to commit to making ourselves do something new and interesting every week, together, as a couple. We have to make our marriage as much of a priority as our children, for their sake and for ours.
There. That's it. My revised goals for right now.
If my house is messy, so be it. It's officially off the priority list. Because as long as the four people on my list are taken care of, it doesn't matter where we live or how.
(That being said, I am hoping to reintegrate some cleaning goals by July, assuming things start to settle out with Sammie.)
