I love this time of year~

I love being with my family~

I love getting ready for a New Year~
a new start
new schedules
new recipes to try
a new Bible reading plan...

I've been keeping a little index card by my desk~

And,

on it are all the 'projects' that I've wanted to accomplish

over our 2-week school break.

Lots of tasks~ 

personal, business, and home...

with all things I needed (and wanted) to do.
You know,
~cleaning out the personal & business files
shredding the old papers...
~meal planning for January
~getting some meals, breads, & mixes in the freezer
~giving my kitchen cabinets a 'wipe down' inside & out
~cleaning my double oven...

Along with my lists of 'tasks'
there's also new ideas I've been

mulling over for the New Year to integrate
into my life and the life of our family.

Yet, as I fill up my 'tasks' card, I'm reminded
that I need to 'connect'.
In the midst of all my to-do's
I need to focus on my
relationships,
specifically with God, my husband, & my kids.
Things like,
a lunch out,
a walk together,
a letter written,
words of grace...

Over the past couple months I've been inspired by this blog

http://www.aholyexperience.com/

She has many things that have helped me,focus on the eternal~the things that really matter.And,for me, being the task oriented person I am,God has His work cut out!So, this will be my own personal focus in this coming yearconnecting (more)~
(If you go to Ann's website, check out her 'free gifts for you'along her top side bar)
I've printed my 1000 gifts calendar and amready to begin with thanks, giving thanks each day, for each gift.
Happy New Year~