Making Connections

Relationships.  In the hustle and bustle of life, this may be an area we let slide a bit.  Work, family, home maintenance, and outside obligations seem to leave us with little time to focus on making connections with those outside of our work circles and homes.  Raising a family can be exhausting, overwhelming, and may leave little "me" time, but we need to find time to connect with our significant other and friends.

It may seem odd to set relationship goals, but perhaps bringing this part of life to the forefront and making it a priority will help us to set aside some time to connect with those important to us.

For 2015, I have created the following goals in this area:

-Date night once a month with my husband
-Nightly "check-in" time to share about our day, struggles, and any important information
-Resume bi-weekly book club with the gals
-Social gatherings with other couples

This might seem a little overzealous, but with some planning and conscious effort, I am hopeful to achieve these goals.  Now is the perfect time to start, as midwest winters combined with staying at home with the kids can be a bit isolating.  It's time to break out the calendar and make some plans!