Consistently, Inconsistent

Over the past year, I've really beaten myself up because I'll start something and not finish it. For instance, I planned on posting this blog earlier this year and decided to blog about something else. What I've also noticed is that when I am inconsistent, I tend to miss out on something that could have been for me. *sighs loudly*

I am consistently, inconsistent.. often.

Especially with creative ideas, books I want to read or even calling someone. I allow other things to take me from what I intended to do. But it's weird-- I'm extremely consistent when it comes to facebook or tweeting.. or even watching shows that harm brain cells! You know--things that probably won't impact my quality of life? You get the picture.

Today, I made a vow to myself to be consistent with something, daily. If I start the laundry-- I probably should dry, fold and put them away, in one day.

How can I plan to plant a seed of consistency in our little ones, when I don't water my own consistent seeds?

Just wanted to encourage you to be consistent. Start something and finish it. If you have a letter that you need to write, put down the phone and write the letter. If you have a goal to start a blog-- come up with ideas and implement them. It may be a lazy spirit or a tired one, but find ways to regain energy and finish what you've started. You never know what value your consistency has on the next person.

Folding Clothes,
~Mrs. G

"In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently." Anthony Robbins

My Two JA(D)G's

I have been thinking about what I would blog about for the past week.. and I couldn't come up with anything worth writing or reading about.. until, I thought of what makes me happy..

and these two make me happy :)

Since we've moved to Durham, I have been on a roller coaster of emotions.. (as you can read in my previous posts) and no matter what.. Jeremy and Jocelyn have been encouraging in one way or another.


Like Jeremy, for instance, listens when I can not decide what I want to do with anything! My hair, school, career.. he's always listening and praying. Through my tears, he manages to make me laugh and through my smile, he manages to make me smile harder. Even with his intense school load, he's there for me.



And Jocelyn, my little poo-poo, never ceases to amaze me! Like, when she blows me kisses or jumps on me when we're lying on the floor.. Or how she knows sign language and loves helping me in the kitchen! Such an inquisitive little person! Her smile melts my heart and her tantrums make me cringe.. but she's there for me..

So, I dedicate this blog to my JA(d)G's.. My two loves, my hearts, my encouragement..

*Photography by Elaine Bollhorst of Bloomington, Indiana