we started a silly little tradition last year that includes 9 new years resolutions. jon + i each brainstorm 3 goals for ourself, 3 for each other + 3 for the fam. we combine all of our forces on the big ole’ whiteboard + decide together which ones we are going to commit to. this way, it’s a family effort + there are no pointing of the fingers come next december 🙂 we discovered a vivid pattern in our ideas this year, which made our family motto clear as day.
S I M P L I F Y – S I M P L I F Y – S I M P L I F Y.
live simple. life really is pretty simple if you think about it. we are the ones who bring about the chaos. we have to choose to live simply. i believe “simple” is a lifestyle. a lifestyle that jon + i hope to teach our children to appreciate. unfortunately i am pretty good at over-planning, over-shopping, over-eating, over-picture taking, over-committing, over-decorating + over-cleaning, but i’m ready to eliminate the unnecessary. time to be more content with our little life just the way it is! much easier said than done, but i feel really good about where we are headed + i am looking forward to documenting our adventures along the way.
I love the idea of coming up with 9 goals. I could also probably simplify my life a bit.
I agree! Life can get so complicated and be full of so many distractions these day. One of my goals this year as well. To simplify and try to focus on what is most important.
i can relate! i’ve been trying to simplify despite being an over-everything! happy new year! may your resolutions find their way into your year.
Morgan – – – Here’s to helping motivate eachother! 🙂
A + J – – – It has totally worked for us! I think we can all simplify in some way or another, right? 🙂 Thanks for your comment! XX
Drea – – – Thanks so much, sweet gal. I hope the new year brings you lots of happy times! XX