Transformation Day 4 - it's getting easier

While there is a lot of discipline in this project, I'm actually finding it gets easier rather quickly.  This was my first weekend day, so our schedule is very different. I was worried I wouldn't get anything done! However, at day's end, I was about as successful as yesterday with the exception of food intake - we went to the movies and then out for pie. Do you seriously expect me to pass by Village Inn deliciousness?  Well, if you do, you will have to face disappointment. Repeatedly.  I did, however, order the sugar free apple to try and contain the Calorie damage. It was still delicious.

Today, I noticed that my partial adherence to the new parenting rules is getting results! My children come faster when called and I'm so much more zen as a mom.  I seem to have a clearer head since I returned to meditation, prayer and scripture, so that's helping me think of non-yelling solutions.

I would have been able to mark complete on all my parenting goals except:

1) Dave came home right as I'd told them to get their shoes on to go and get the babysitter, so it seemed silly to follow-through even though they didn't need to go anywhere.

2)  (and I wish I were kidding here) At some point while out shopping, Ry found a piece of gum on the road and decided to chew it. (so gross) I didn't see this part. As I lifted him into the Highlander, he spat the gum in my face because "it had rocks in it."  I am still not sure what the perfect parent response would be to a wad of old, ABC gum in the face. My response was to yell loudly and (almost literally) toss my son into his car seat.  Oops.

Task	Completed!	Partially Complete	Not completed
Physical/Emotional Goals
2 ½ cups vegetables	X
Caloric intake less than 1500/day		X
300 min/week moderate exercise		X
Sleep 8 hours per day			X
Complete a brain exercise daily	X
Clean hands per CDC guidelines		X
Professional Goals
8 hours focused work daily	NA
Arrive at work before 8:30 am	NA
Wear make-up and fashionable clothes	NA
Leave work at work	NA
Spiritual Goals
Read scriptures 10 minutes per day	X
Pray on my knees twice daily		X
Meditate 10 minutes daily	X
Parenting Goals
Absolutely no harsh treatment		X
If I say it, I have to do it immediately		X
Family meals (No TV, sitting at table)	X
One-on-one listening time	X
Limit screen time to 2 hrs or less	X
Read for 20 minutes daily	X
In their own beds by 8:30 pm	X
Home/Finance Goals
Stick to a strict budget	X
Clutter-free home	X
Social Goals
Listen more than I talk			X
Speak only positive ideas		X
Call someone on the phone	X

Today's score: 74%

Finally, a special shout-out to my brother for helping to remove my Christmas tree and a bunch of Christmas boxes. I needed the help (Dave has been working weekends since Christmas) and I'm grateful he shared his time!