The Buckleys: Try a little harder to be a little better

Monday, July 21, 2008

Try a little harder to be a little better

This is the advice of our late, beloved Prophet Gordon B. Hinckley. I've been thinking about it a lot lately, and after seeing another blog my called the Ponytail Challenge I've been inspired to make weekly goals -- challenges-- to try a little harder to be a little better.

What is the Ponytail Challenge? A blog started by a mom who was finding that she was wearing a ponytail everyday, not because it was cute, but because it was easy. She wasn't taking time for herself. I think most moms (even us new moms) get feeling this way. So I'm going to copycat the idea.

Each Monday I'm going to put a goal/challenge for myself on this blog. Something that will encourage me to try a little harder to be a little better (better mom, better wife, better friend, better sister, better PERSON). If you want to join the challenge just put your acceptance in the comments section. The following Monday I'll report how I did in the comments section, and you can too. And, if you have an idea for a challenge just leave it in the comments box. I'm up for suggestions!

Ready?

6 comments:

Ashley said...: That's a great idea, I am all for it. I always find my hair in a ponytail but I probably have the chance to fix it, my problem is I am just too lazy to care so maybe this will motivate me!; July 21, 2008 at 11:12 AM
Miriam said...: AWESOME!!! My hair usually goes straight into the pony tail WET!!...I guess at least I showered??? YEAH RIGHT!! I'm in!! This is a great idea em!; July 21, 2008 at 6:32 PM
* Nancy * said...: Em, I really need this challenge!! I hate the ponytail look that I have right now!!! I need to do more for myself!; July 21, 2008 at 7:01 PM
Catherine said...: Hey Emily! I will do the workout challenge...but getting rid of the ponytail?!!!! I love wearing ponytails...beautiful or not. Maybe I will try the ponytail challenge and actually do my hair when it is not so hot out. Count me in.; July 21, 2008 at 8:06 PM
Sarah said...: Did you have to start out with such a hard challenge? Just kidding- obviously I need this one... my neighbor called to tell me she has a double stroller for sale-woohoo- (it's her sis-in-law's- probably not in the greatest condition- sitting out on the family farm- but she said they only want like $35- good enough for me- Syd hashes 'em the second we buy them anyway). SO- maybe I could actually get out and move a little! I've been keeping up on your blog- but haven't spent time to comment- due to the pic project- I love that ponytail challenge blog, too- pretty cute.; July 21, 2008 at 11:51 PM
Tara said...: What a great idea Emily. I accept!; August 4, 2008 at 6:11 PM

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I want to remember it like this...

October 2010:

Both Ivy and Maya say "Dada." Maya says in her growly voice a very clear, "DAD!" They are growing up too fast.

Eleanore likes to look in the mirror next to our table while we are eating dinner and she'll often talk to her reflection. She'll say things like "Who are you?" Yesterday she said, "Bananas smell good. Dirty socks don't smell good."

Eleanore dressed up like a fairy and announced "I am a Fairy Gospel."

In preperation for Halloween, Eleanore has been talking about all the things she could be and pretending to be many different Halloween-like characters including a nice witch and a mean witch. The nice witch laughs like this "HaHaHa" (high pitched and smiling. The mean witch laughs like this "HeHeHe" (low voice and scowl).

September 2010:

A friend of my mine stopped by to visit and she had her friend's son, Adam, with her. Throughout our hour-long visit Eleanore kept repeating "Adam was a prophet, first one that we know..." over and over. I kind of felt bad for the boy (who incidently is not a member of our church and doesn't know that Primary song), but it was pretty funny.

Eleanore has picked up on a few phrases that I use...that I think I picked up from my pops. "I'm exasperated." and "Oh Fiddlesticks." The latter really makes me think of my Dad.

After Bryan brushed Eleanore's hair she turned and said, "Thanks, Sweetie!"

August 2010:

Out of the blue (during a converstation lull...the girl doesn't like silence) Eleanore will often suggest, "Let's chat!"

Eleanore announces. "I know Portuguese." We ask, "Really, what?" "Portuguese!"

My new name: "Momster." Sometimes, even "Momsterarooski."

Eleanore loves to give giant hugs (just what they sound like), big smackarooskis (big kisses), and little mouse hugs (whe touches my shoulder with both hands and then busts up laughing).

July 2010:

Walking outside, Eleanore began narrating: "It was a beautiful summer day..."

A few months ago a man in our ward fell of the roof. We were talking about it because we were going to bring them dinner, and haven't really talked about it since. Today when El woke up from her nap she whispered, "Mom, someone fell off the roof." I asked who, totally not knowing what she was talking about. "Brother Dumm." She announced. It was actually a man named Brother Barrett, but Brother Dumm was sick at the same time and Bryan went to visit him the same day. What a memory she has.

June 2010:

I often tell Eleanore that if we watch too much TV our brains will get mushy. The other day I told her it was time to turn off the TV and she said, "Yes, my hair is mushy."

I told Eleanore that the babies didn't feel good. She said, "Mom, when I'm a grown up I can be a doctor and take care of them."

Eleanore asked what "No problem" means. I told her it meant you'd be glad to do it. Since then, I asked her if she would like to finger paint, she replied, "I'd be glad to do it." I got the same response when I asked if she wanted a piece of candy.

May 2010:

"[Ivy] is a precious girl. I feel that in my heart," Eleanore after kissing Ivy.

"My hair is not a toy Mom," Eleanore to Mom after sitting through three attempts at French braids.

"It's hard being a big sister," Eleanore.

"I love you, I love you, I really, really love you," Eleanore singing very seriously and loudly.

Eleanore asked to watch a t.v. show called Max and Ruby, I told her, "No, I don't like that show. " She responded, " Then you go away and I'll watch it. I like it."

January 2010:

"Babies poop a lot," Eleanore to Mom as I changed yet another diaper. "Babies cry a lot," Eleanore to Mom about five minutes later.