Day 285: Happy Labor Day!

Despite by best efforts to convince my children that Labor Day was the day I rested and they worked...we had a really great day.

We played and worked together which is the best kind of day.

My oldest daughter and I had a discussion about me not giving her enough time to prepare for something a few weeks ago. This really bothered me because I let her know I was available to help, but I did not nag her or force her. I was truly attempting to give K the chance to do an assignment on her own.

It hit me later that of course she felt like I didn't give her time - I haven't ever taught her the concept of "here is the deadline and this is what you do to meet a deadline."

I am pretty sure I haven't taught it or been the example because I do not do it very well. Oh, I do great for a talk at church, but not so much with other areas. I struggle to make good use of my time and to meet deadlines.

I am sure this plays a part in my health as well.

I know how to cram - work hard in a short amount of time, but I do not do a good job of working a little bit every day to meet a deadline. This past year is the closest I have ever come (in terms of setting a long term health goal).

I must think on this more.

Happy Walking!