Jennifer left for a 10-day trip to the east coast and i'm using the occasion to spend 10 days getting traction around a few personal goals. Today i spent the day with Scottie, getting him acclimated to car rides and waiting in the car for short stretches. He did great. Latter 1/2 of the day was household or 'task list' busy work but a roaring fire and my diligence at not turning on the TV helped me avoid distraction. It was great. Almost like being away from home in a sense. It was refreshing. But, being growled at while trying to get a "bullystick" from the dog at bedtime wasn't how I wanted to end the day.
Gratitude: My having accomplished day 1 of this focused effort/time. There were a few moments i wanted to give into temptations but I did not and I feel the rewards of doing so.
Goal: Make tomorrow bearable by making advance agreements w/the kids about screen time limits and enforcing them.
Anticipation: Lindsey and my mom coming for dinner.
Listened To: Billy Holiday, Diana Krall, She & Him, Costello and Sinatra.
Accomplishments: Walking Mindfulness
