{one little goal} #sol17

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My twin six year old daughters know about "one little words." Last year, I was on a mission to live out happy. Happy this and happy that and just the word happy was plastered wherever I could possibly remind myself of my one little word. Even the wallpaper on my phone. (Notice my one little word from 2016 to the right. -->)

Last week when the girls returned to school, I was happy to hear that as I was contemplating my one little word for the year, they were also thinking about a goal for the year too.

"Mommy, we talked about goals for the new year. I chose healthy," P. explained.

"Me too! I chose healthy too!" M. exclaimed. "I said I would exercise with my family, eat more fruits and vegetables, and also eat fish and chicken."

"I said I would exercise too. I even said I would only eat dessert once a week," P. responded to her sister.

"Wow! I think it's a great word for all of us this year," I added.

"It's my goal, but it's like your one little word you do. Is that your word too?" M. asked.

"No, I think I have another word, but they still go together. Hey, do you want to make your own visual reminder, like I do? You can make your own and we can hang it as a reminder of your goal. What do you think?" I asked.

Of course, there was a resounding YES! I pulled out my phone, opened the "Word Swag" app and handed M. the phone. They each created their own visual. I printed multiple copies, laminated them, and they are ready to post around the house as our reminder of their one little word.

I am absolutely thrilled that my daughters, at six years of age, understand the importance of setting goals, focusing on living healthy, and owning a one little word (goal) for the year. A reminder for us all.

Something I just love.

A Conversation with My Writer Self

I don't know what to write about today. [Scratching head. Bulging eyes staring at the blank screen.] Write about the ordinary. Write about the little things. Just write and write. I know, I know. But I don't know what to write. [Shoulder shrug. Clicking fingertips on the keyboard.] Open your writer's notebook. Search for an idea, a seed, a spark. Let it grow, ignite and you will write. My writer's notebook? Oh, that little book that has been ignored? Unattended? Left blank? [Digging and searching for my notebook.] Live the life of a writer. Ideas breathe all around you every day. In and out. In and out. I know. I know. [Dusting the notebook off. Cracking it open as if it hasn't been opened in years.] It's time to revive the notebook. Open your eyes and ears to your world that's waiting to be captured and shared. I know what to write about today., but first, let me write down a few ideas. [Bringing my wr...

{bedtime stories} 2/31 #sol16

The March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted at the Two Writing Teachers Join us for a month of writing! _________________________________________________________ "Time to head upstairs. PJs on and let's brush teeth!" My very favorite time of the day is bedtime with the girls. I hurry and hustle and bustle them along, so that we have plenty of time to settle into a bedtime story or two (or more like three). Each girl picks out a book and then one usually snags a third. "Mommy, this is one that you want to read. Right?" When the girls are completely ready for bed, we meet in my bedroom to snuggle in the big bed. I'm in the middle, sandwiched between the two girls. Heads resting close by, slowly slithering closer, they each nestle on my shoulder to get a closer look at every ...

sols: a gift of words

Slice of Life hosted at the Two Writing Teachers . Join in and share a slice of your life. One of the best gifts I give myself is time to write Monday evenings for the Tuesday Slice of Life. That writing time allows me the opportunity to think about the little moments in my life. Sometimes those moments are big and important. Other times it's a funny moment that made me laugh. Or a celebration, a word, a poem about the ordinary life. I'm still amazed that I have been writing each week for over three years! Yet, there is another gift . . . My mom and dad have published my writing. Just this past Christmas, I received volume five of my blog writing. Yes, I have five books f...

Terje January 17, 2017 at 12:41 PM
This is awesome! Cherries and cheers to your girls for this wonderful OLW.
elsieJanuary 17, 2017 at 3:02 PM
Smart girls, just like their mama (and grandmother)!
JudyJanuary 17, 2017 at 6:03 PM
Focussing on OLW helps all of us to acheive our goals. So happy the girls are diligent about having their own little word for the year. We all need to focus on "healthy". Still waiting to hear your own OLW for 2017.
Molly HoganJanuary 17, 2017 at 6:27 PM
This post just warmed my heart on many levels. Thanks for sharing!
AnnetteJanuary 17, 2017 at 6:37 PM
Inspiring! (and are the twins always so attuned to each other?)
drferreriblogspot.comJanuary 17, 2017 at 6:56 PM
This post makes me smile....smart girls....smart mamma.
Holly MuellerJanuary 17, 2017 at 7:15 PM
I love when One Little Words become a family affair! Here's to living healthy in 2017!
JenniferMJanuary 17, 2017 at 7:18 PM
Awww, that's awesome! I can't wait until my daughter is old enough to do stuff like this! For now, I love sharing it with my students, and I can only imagine how much better it will get when I can share it with her!
CarolJanuary 17, 2017 at 11:10 PM
That is so, so cool! Healthy living for the WHOLE family! I can't believe your girls are six. It feels like yesterday that you were writing about potty training them!
What is your word? Have you written about it?

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