Being Intentional

A while back, I read this post at Biblical Homemaking. It gave me some ideas to help me get more intentional with goals & organization...something I've been convicted I need more structure around. Especially my reading goals. I'll be giving this method a try over the next few months, tweaking it as needed, and evaluating the tool (called do.read.learn.be.). My January plan is below and I have February and March drafted already. I want to be as intentional as possible now because, come May, my world is going to turn upside-down for a little while :) In a good way.

Shamelessly pilfering Mandy's cute graphics

Do:

• support 2 of my new momma friends by taking them meals
• make a clothing donation to Refuge
• sew snaps onto Lydia's fairy wings
• surprise little projects - can't give this one away!
• pray for Baby #2
• Re-start Friday-night Date-Night plan (book sitters & use gift cards from Christmas)
• Attend Toddler Thursdays at the High Museum with Lydia
• Home Renovation tasks:
• choose bathroom tile, vanity, toilet, sink, paint colors
• choose kitchen back-splash & order cabinets (design is complete)
• place order for custom island
• order oven
• order fridge, dishwasher and microwave (finished!)

Read:

• BSF: Book of Matthew (Lessons #13-16)
• Acts for Everyone by N.T. Wright (Ch. 5 & 6) (finished Ch.5!)
• Housewife Theologian by Aimee Byrd (Ch. 1)
• Why Pro-life? By Randy Alcorn

Learn:

• Memorize Psalm 127

Be: 

• Intentional about prayer time & time alone with the Lord (like Jesus in Matthew 14) - I think mornings will work best for this. I've been waking up earlier than everybody else in the house anyway at this point in my pregnancy, and I haven't been using that extra time effectively.
• An advocate for the sanctity of life - Through my reading choices, support of Refuge, and my expanding tummy - a great conversation starter! :)