As astonishing as it is to me, I am one quarter of the way through the book One Bite at a Time, so I’m taking this as an opportunity to review the last 13 weeks of projects.
What have I accomplished?
- I’ve eaten my frog (but I still need to keep eating it!
- I’ve celebrated that we already had a debt free plan
- I’ve adapted my morning routine
- I’ve revamped my evening routine
- I’ve (continued) menu planning
- I’ve (drumroll) created a family purpose statement (woo-hoo! This was a big one!)
- I’ve (not) downsized my book and magazine collection
- I’ve streamlined my mail
- I’ve continued on with my already streamlined receipt system
- I’ve (not yet) taken an annual vacation
- I’ve cleaned as I go
- I’ve cleaned the kitchen as I cooked.
- I’ve had a weekly planning meeting with my husband (sort of).
My favorite projects have definitely been the ones that really are a check-off complete sort of project Creating a family purpose statement? It’s done. Yes, it might need to be reevaluated as our life changes, but for now it’s done. Menu planning? Has to be done again and again and again. Cleaning as I go and as I cook? Also endless.
I think what I’ve most appreciated about these projects is that it is keeping me moving forward and making some progress. Life with two small children is filled with the same things day in and day out and sometimes it’s hard to see that I’m accomplishing anything.
I’m really happy that I bought the book and have been working through it – it’s giving me some focus and projects that are very doable, even in this stage.
And now I’m looking forward to the next 13 weeks and what I’ll accomplish during them!
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