Becoming a better Example.

Lately, I have been really thinking about the example I want to be for my daughter. I have noticed how lazy I have been, how terrible I eat, and how I just don't pay close attention to certain things. I recently had my sister over with my cute little niece and nephews and another cute little girl. I loved having them over to visit, but I had so many little things on the ground like mail and credit cards and lots of other little things. My youngest nephew, Liam, is at the crawling stage and he made me realize (when he proceeded to eat some of my mail, which gave me a good laugh) that I need to be more careful. Brailey is become more mobile and I just can't take the risk that she will find something really small and choke on it. 

I have decided that I don't want Brailey to grow up unhealthy and lazy. So many kids nowadays grow up playing games and watching t.v. I want her to play outside, ride a bike, and just have fun. So, to be a better example to her, I have been exercising almost every day for an hour or more each time. For anyone who knows me this is a big challenge... I usually HATE exercising (unless its made fun like tumbling or playing a sport or something, but just plain exercising is terrible). I have also been trying to eat more healthy. Another big challenge because we don't have a lot of grocery money... and healthy foods are expensive. My weight has never been an issue to worry about because I have my parents metabolism which is great cause no matter what I eat I don't gain weight, but its no excuse for me to not eat healthy and feel more energetic.

I don't want Brailey growing up seeing a lazy couch potato mom who eats crappy food... because in her mind she won't understand why she shouldn't be the same way. 

I notice things more often now... things that I realize I need to change so that she will grow up having a great future. I need to avoid thinking mean thoughts and especially saying rude comments out loud. I need to avoid arguing so much. 

I want to teach her humility and love and I want to teach her how to be a good friend. I want her to grow up knowing that she is a Daughter of God and that she is unique in her own way. 

I want her to try different sports and get into music whether its through singing or playing an instrument... I want her to learn how to defend herself, while being able to be a peacemaker. 

I have SO much hope for her future and I can only hope to be a better me so that I can be a better example of how I want her to be. 

This is the new me. I love that Brailey is bringing out the best of me and helping me realize that I not only need to change for her, but for myself. If I ever plan to be her leader I have to start by being an example. 

Well thats all for this post. Next post will be on Brailey. :)