Energy

Having 3 kids that include twins, has reinforced my focus to go after things that only provide more energy vs. take it away. This has really come into focus this past year. So, I will say, I have gotten a little more selfish about what things I want to do and what I don't. Sure I still think I'm responsible and could do more, but as a random guy at the fair said to me, "ya know why kids have so much energy? They take yours."

Last week I had the chance to join a group of my fellow RAMOM (richmond moms of multiples) at a small cooking class. The class was for moms, who want to preplan and freeze meals. I thought it sounded like something I could learn from. Plus, working from home, I don't get out of the house much and I try to find good opportunities to get out.

The day had just been a crazy work day, probably a crazy day at home (what day isn't) and when the time came, I really didn't want to go. But, since I had paid for the class, felt that I needed to just go.

Honestly, I could've cared less about the cooking class part (although it was fun to have the time to hang out), but I really enjoyed the time we had to sit down, have a glass of wine, sample our food and just talk about what it's like to be a mom of twins. Or what it was like to be pregnant with twins. Or how our other children get along with twins. Or what it's like to work and try and figure out how to get everything done. It was really energizing.

That is my 2010 mantra, go after relationships and activities that provide me with more energy than I started avoid those that don't. It's a learning experience, but one I think we all need.