Now that I've been 30 for 9 days, I thought I'd post an update. My birthday was nice. I spent it with my husband and kids. The place I wanted to go for lunch was closed on Sundays so I picked a Mexican place I haven't been in quite awhile, and treated myself to two yummy blackberry margaritas - Yes... for lunch. Then we went to an arcade and played games, and then we went home and my cold set in... I felt pretty horrible for a few days, but I still had a good birthday!
So an update of my items on where I wanted to be when I was 30 (from last post):
The one I've been focusing most on is the mother part. I think I'm doing a really good job actually. I've been exceptionally patient, really focusing on taking the time to be pleasant and interactive.
I've developed an interest in "character education". There seems to be lots of materials out there, and some might think, well this is easily (?) taught through regularly discussion and setting good examples.. well maybe, but I'd really like some teaching aids. So I found these books by Carl Sommer. The first time I found them was in part of this library edition set and for the 24 books, it would cost $365, that doesn't include the DVDs that go with each book. We don't just have $365 around to spend on books! So then I found on his website that you can get a subscription for $20 a month that will give you 2 books plus the accompanying DVDs each month, plus bonus materials every few months. http://www.sommerlearning.com/sales/about.html So now I just need to convince the husband that we should add a $20 expense to our monthly budget for the sake of our youngest child's character development!
I haven't made much progress on my other items, but I am keeping them in mind during my daily activities, so I think as time goes on I will find more and more opportunities to improve! I'm actually kind of excited about being 30. I certainly wouldn't have thought even a month ago that I'd be "excited".
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