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Personal Genius Hour 2020 -Exploring the Possibilities

As I prepare for the birth of my third child, with a 3- year-old and a 2-year-old at home, there are so many things that I must do and want to do. I could not be any more excited to be required to get something accomplished with my "free" time. Somethings I need to keep in mind is that I'm pregnant so physically I will not be able to do everything I would like to do.

So where should I start? Here are a few of my favorite things...

1. Although I love working out, and it's one of my favorite stress relievers, I don't think I can set any personal goals for working out right now as my body is working against me and I cannot run or work out the way that I'm used to. I think I will look into a prenatal program that would fit my lifestyle and dedicate time to completing the workouts.

2. I'm a terrible cook and that's something I would like to get better at, but I really don't enjoy it ... at all. However, both of my boys are extremely picky eaters so I would like to dedicate some time to organizing some family-friendly meals.

3. One thing that I love to do, that I can do right now, is a household project of cleaning/organizing/preparing for our newest family member. In a sense, Marie Kondo my life!

4. I haven't traveled in a really long time. Okay, maybe just a year, but that is FAR too long in my world. My family would like to go on a spring break trip this year. I could dedicate my time to planning and budgeting for this trip.

I got to a point where I couldn't think of much more so I went to my family for help. My family recommended: be on time (I'm always late), teaching my 2-year-old how to keep his shoes on in the car and to organize my life.

I explained to them that to "be on time" and teaching a two- year- old to keep his shoes on weren't probably the best suggestions. I think I will need to explore each of these topics a bit more closely. Stay tuned.

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  1. Dan OzgaFebruary 1, 2020 at 6:38 PM

    Wait until that third kid comes around, big change from 2 to 3 kids. I noticed that right away.

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