Today, I was writing my post about my July goals completion. I have quite a few things already scheduled for posts this week, so I figured today would be the best day to do it. Then, I went back and re-read all my goals.
Hmmm. I’m not really at the point I wanted to be.
So, I scraped that because I still have one week of July left, and I’m going to make the best of it!
First, I shut down the computer and colored with my oldest while the babies were napping. This is normally my work time, but since one of my goals was to not let my blog interfere with family time, I made my choice.
After drawing, we attempted a little cleaning/organizing of my oldest’s room, but it’s definitely more than a half hour project. We were saved by the twins waking up.
We were also saved by my Mom. She called to say she had made a meatloaf, and did we want half? Yes! Now, dinner was solved, and we could all eat together. I did make broccoli and noodles as side dishes, but the only thing that was completely gone from the plate was Grandma’s meatloaf. We tried to get everyone excited about the broccoli by cheering at every piece eaten, but then they just thought it was a game. At least we had fun together!
Finally, since I haven’t been working out as much as I wanted to, my husband took the boys to play in the basement so that I could do a workout tape.
Jillian Michaels kicked my booty, but it felt good. Plus, I drank a whole bottle of water when I was finished.
And I still have 4 days left until the end of the month, so I’ll keep working to reach my goals until the very end.
lumpychronicles2015 says
July 28, 2015 at 7:19 amSounds like you are very focused. Good luck x
birdhousebooks says
July 28, 2015 at 9:12 amYou are doing great with your end of the month goals! Hope you have a wonderful week.
Jennifer C. says
July 28, 2015 at 9:37 amAweseomeness on achieving goals! You’re doing great!
Kimberly says
July 28, 2015 at 9:56 amI WISH my kids would eat broccoli! Cheering won’t help…LOL I love the little table where your kiddos eat! I need one of those!
Shann says
July 28, 2015 at 1:41 pmThank you!
Becky @ Disney in your Day says
July 28, 2015 at 10:09 amI think just setting goals and working toward them is an accomplishment, even if you don’t achieve them all. I still need to get around to actually writing down some goals for the month!
Shann says
July 28, 2015 at 1:41 pmThank you!
bethietheboo says
July 28, 2015 at 10:42 amI love that you had the kids cheering for each bite of broccoli. Maybe that will work with my son, he’s rebelling against veggies all of a sudden! Good luck hitting your other goals!
Shann says
July 28, 2015 at 1:41 pmHa! Mine usually rebel against all veggies too. I guess we’ll have to cheer all the time 😉
Daria says
July 28, 2015 at 11:17 amShann, that was a great choice to take some one on one time. He will forever remember that. I’m sure it gets hectic with three, so finding some time to spend quality time with each one is important… Thanks for sharing!
Shann says
July 28, 2015 at 1:40 pmThank you so much Daria!
Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says
July 28, 2015 at 12:30 pmGreat job on your goals! I always feel like I look at mine and think.. how on EARTH did I think I would accomplish all this? I give my self some wiggle room by telling myself they’re more guidelines for what I’d like the month to looks like..
Shann says
July 28, 2015 at 1:39 pmExactly! Thanks for reading and the encouragement!
Tina @ My Highest Self says
July 28, 2015 at 1:36 pmOh yes I know Jillian Michaels can kick a booty! Sounds like you are doing pretty ok to me, love the photos of your family!
Shann says
July 28, 2015 at 1:39 pmThank you!
Cynthia @craftoflaughter says
July 28, 2015 at 2:27 pmYou can do it! We can do it! I’m sitting in an airport, anxious to get home and looking forward to finishing my July goals. It’s been a tough month!
Shann says
July 28, 2015 at 3:17 pmIt’s went by so fast, I feel like I’ve barely had time to think about my goals.
Jessica says
July 28, 2015 at 2:35 pmi LOVE that you shut your computer down and colored with the oldest! The broccoli cheer is always way more fun than eating the broccoli but none the less it’s still good, maybe add some cheese to get them to eat it. My little one, we used to add parmesan cheese to just his and eventually he wanted to eat what everyone else was, so he stopped asking for the cheese. and Go you for doing Jillian! She always kicks booty, keep kicking your goals!!! Enjoy the last week of July!!
Shann says
July 28, 2015 at 3:18 pmYes, I had to add cheese 🙂 Thank you for the support!
trendychelsea says
July 28, 2015 at 2:57 pmAw, your boys are so cute! And I think that its really awesome of you to not let your blog interfere with fan time, so important! Xo
Chelsea
Shann says
July 28, 2015 at 3:18 pmThank you!
frostonthevine says
July 28, 2015 at 3:12 pmWho doesn’t go crazy from broccoli??! I guess if you’re a youngin’ you might turn your nose up…but those kids don’t know what they’re missing!!! lol. Good for you for being so dedicated with your goals. I definitely wish I were more regimented. You’re an inspiration! 🙂
Shann says
July 28, 2015 at 3:16 pmAwe. Thanks. You’re too sweet! 🙂
Kate says
July 28, 2015 at 4:06 pmI love Jillian’s Thirty Day Shred when I need a butt-kicking at home workout! Glad you got to get your exercise in, mama! It always makes me feel better!
Shann says
July 28, 2015 at 8:32 pmYes it does!
Caitlin says
July 28, 2015 at 5:50 pmSetting goals is one thing. Looking back at how far you’ve come is the fun part! Way to go on keeping it up until the end of the month. Looks like you’re having fun accomplishing your goals, too!
Shann says
July 28, 2015 at 8:32 pmThank you! I’m trying to 🙂
kelseysleek says
July 28, 2015 at 5:52 pmThis is inspiring! The fact you set your goals out and are consciously achieving them, even though it may not always be as easy as expected, is amazing! <3
Shann says
July 28, 2015 at 8:31 pmThank you so much!
rachel Mouton says
July 28, 2015 at 6:05 pmOMGosh! They are adorable 🙂
Shann says
July 28, 2015 at 8:31 pmThank you!
Sicorra says
July 28, 2015 at 7:05 pmLove the way you get your little ones to eat their veggies! Such a smart idea Shann!
Shann says
July 28, 2015 at 8:31 pmThank you! 🙂
Sarah Noel says
July 28, 2015 at 7:44 pmGreat goals! I need to be better about not letting blogging interfere with my family. It’s hard!
Shann says
July 28, 2015 at 8:31 pmThank you! It IS hard!
Carolyn says
July 28, 2015 at 9:19 pmGreat goals, I am big believer in writing down and making it happen.
Shann says
July 28, 2015 at 9:27 pmThank you! Me too!
byecomparison says
July 28, 2015 at 9:35 pmYou made the right choice for sure! Man, I wish I lived close enough to my mom to get calls like that! Also, I love meatloaf, why don’t I ever make it? Must change that.
Shann says
July 29, 2015 at 8:25 amYes, it is an awesome perk living so close 🙂
Claudette Esterine says
July 28, 2015 at 9:59 pmWriting things down keeps us accountable! Good job
Shann says
July 29, 2015 at 8:24 amYes, I agree 🙂
thequietgrove says
July 28, 2015 at 10:37 pmI am always happy when my husband watches the kids so I can get in my workouts as well. Good luck on your goals.
Shann says
July 29, 2015 at 8:24 amThank you!
Liz Mays says
July 28, 2015 at 11:06 pmBetween dinner being taken care of and the chance to fit a workout in, you had a great day!
Shann says
July 29, 2015 at 8:22 amThanks Liz!
Stacey @ Stacey Homemaker says
July 28, 2015 at 11:30 pmHooray for broccoli!! That is too funny! I remember something like that when I was little too but it was brusell sprouts, yuck. Good job on your workout!
Shann says
July 29, 2015 at 8:22 amThanks Stacey!
Miss Millennia Mag (@MissMillMag) says
July 29, 2015 at 4:22 amYou’re an inspiration! Good luck for hitting your goals!!
Shann says
July 29, 2015 at 8:22 amThank you!
Ria Rosaura Romero says
July 29, 2015 at 5:22 amit’s always great to share some time with your kids, i enjoy it even if it’s short because it makes you bond together doing simple things.
Shann says
July 29, 2015 at 8:24 amYes, I agree.
Nicole Lutzy says
July 29, 2015 at 7:47 amMotherhood is a tiring job! Sounds like your kids are having a great summer!
Shann says
July 29, 2015 at 8:23 amYes, it really is. Thanks! I hope so!
Megan VW says
July 29, 2015 at 7:49 amWhat great God you have. I find it terribly challenging to focus on fitness when it’s this hot.
Shann says
July 29, 2015 at 8:23 amIt IS hard…but at least we have A/C. 🙂
Jennifer H says
July 29, 2015 at 8:34 amIt’s always a nice surprise when dinner is made for you! One less thing on our plate 🙂
Shann says
July 29, 2015 at 2:26 pmExactly!
Ourfamilyworld says
July 29, 2015 at 1:55 pmHaha. I do that with my kids, too. It’s tough when it’s not their favorite veggie.
Shann says
July 29, 2015 at 2:19 pmYes, it sure is 🙂
Elizabeth O. says
July 29, 2015 at 1:59 pmShutting down your computer to give yourself time to enjoy the time with your kids is good. Good luck on your goals.
Shann says
July 29, 2015 at 2:19 pmThank you Elizabeth.
Debbie Denny says
July 29, 2015 at 7:35 pmDo the broccoli. Love the pics and post.
Alana says
July 29, 2015 at 7:38 pmMy workouts are similar workout videos here and there in the basement. Sometimes while being jumped on by kids some times when the hubby takes them off my hands! So nice you spent quality time colouring with your big guy while the twins were sleeping! He’s really good!!!
Shann says
July 29, 2015 at 9:54 pmThank you Alana!
The Calico Cat says
July 30, 2015 at 8:35 amI love that you took time away from your blog to spend time with your littles. I know that they loved it! P.S. Your boys are adorable! 🙂
Shann says
July 30, 2015 at 9:19 amThank you!
Nina says
July 30, 2015 at 10:32 amGood luck with your goals! I like that you prioritized coloring over blogging. It’s always nice to squeeze in some one on one time 🙂
Shann says
July 30, 2015 at 7:43 pmYes! Thank you!
Tricia Leigh Artim says
July 30, 2015 at 8:56 pmYou have got this!! Good luck completing your goals, and look on the bright side…at least you actually made goals for this month! You can do it!!!
Shann says
July 30, 2015 at 9:38 pmVery true. Thank you!
almostsexymommy says
July 31, 2015 at 12:32 pmI love his drawings and they’re so cute at dinner (yay, broccoli!). Good for you, putting work away for him. I do the same thing sometimes, even though my kids are older – they still need time with Mom and they’re getting older every day. I’ve been trying hard this summer to make lots of time for my kids!
Shann says
July 31, 2015 at 10:43 pmThanks Trish!
Neely (@Neelykins) says
August 16, 2015 at 1:18 pmHave you ever thought of blending veggies into a smoothie? My friend does that for her kiddos 🙂 I do it for myself LOL
Shann says
August 16, 2015 at 5:40 pmI need to do that! Thank you!