Happy JANUARY!!

The phrase "HAPPY JANUARY!" came very boldly out of the lips of Miss Peyton as she headed up the steps to Nana's house yesterday. Nana hadn't seen her for most of the break, so it was a well needed yummy visit with Nana, and a welcome back into a routine in which I DESPERATELY needed.

Ali Edwards is telling all of us to find our "WORD of the Year" to help us determine our mission for the year. Last year, my word was OPPORTUNITY. I really felt like I stepped up to the plate last year, and ventured into "Graphic Design-Land." I took on several projects, gained some pretty impressive clientel, and made a good mark on my dream of one day being at home with the kiddies, working out of home.

This year, I've really struggled. I know that I want to become a better wife, a better mother, but most of all, I want to get ORGANIZED and clean up my house!! I really want a clean and functioning home, complete with clean laundry and dishes. All cabinets and rooms in order, but most of all to feel GOOD about entering and existing in my own home.

So, since PURGE isn't really a good word (that's what I really need to do to create ORDER in my home), I used this word instead:

MOTIVATE.

It covers all bases. Jeanette gave me this idea, because it is HER word. I just stole it to use for mine as well. Oh well, she's cool. I don't think she'll mind. (hee hee hee...)

If I can remain MOTIVATED in my thoughts to create peace and harmony in my home, it will happen. I just need to remain there, and see where it takes me.

That's all for now. Oh! Check this out: I want to use these colors to create a peaceful, and serene bedroom:


Ahhh. . . simplicity.