We got back from our visit to Kansas last night and are buried in a lot of laundry and catch up today. It was good to visit, but it’s always good to get back home, too!
Our three hanging out with three of their cousins in Kansas
I’m headed to the Hearts at Home conference on Friday and Saturday (will any of you be there? I’d love to get to meet you!) and then to Colorado Springs for the Platform Conference and some filming with Focus on the Family. I’m excited because my whole family gets to come and meet me in Colorado on Sunday and stay through Wednesday. Jesse’s sister and her husband live close by, so they have graciously offered to watch our kids while we are at the Platform Conference together.
I’m very excited to take Jesse with me to The Broadmoor (where the conference will be). I had the opportunity to go there once before for a spa day — a gracious gift from my publisher — and I said that I’d jump on the chance to get to go again and take Jesse. So while I’m really excited about the Platform Conference and am honored I was asked to speak there, I am equally excited that we get an all-expenses-paid working getaway trip together at such a beautiful place!
There are many, many times when running our own business is grueling and just plain hard work, but then there are opportunities like this that make you just want to pinch yourself and say, “I can’t believe I get to get paid to do this!” 🙂
Last week’s goals:
Marriage/Mothering/Homemaking Goals
1. Read aloud with the kids and/or listen to Kathrynne read Sir Bentley at least three days.
2. Write a love note to Jesse.Personal Goals
3. Work on reviewing and memorizing Romans 1 and Romans 2:1-3.
4. Finish at least two books.
5. Run or exercise at least 4 times.Business Goals
6. Review/do final edits for chapters 1-9 of my book. Work on chapter 10.
This week’s goals:
Marriage/Mothering/Homemaking Goals
1. Read aloud with the kids and/or listen to Kathrynne read Sir Bentley at least three days.
2. Write a love note to Jesse.
3. Take Kaitlynn on a special outing.
Personal Goals
4. Work on reviewing and memorizing Romans 1 and Romans 2:1-4.
5. Write 2 thank you notes.
6. Finish at least two books.
7. Run or exercise at least 4 times.
Business Goals
8. Finish book draft and send book out to five people who are going to critique it before I turn it into the publisher.
9. Finish & practice my talk for the Platform Conference.
10. Tweak my talks for the Hearts at Home conference.
How did you do on last week’s goals? What are your goals for this week? I’d love to have you share your progress on last week’s goals and your goals for this coming week in the comments. Of, if you’ve blogged about it, leave your direct link below. Let’s cheer each other on to live purposeful and productive lives! You can download a free customizable weekly goal-planning sheet here.
Carol@simple_catholic says
Finally getting back on the goal-setting bandwagon after being off for a while.
Praying you have safe and fun travels to your conferences. They sound wonderful!
Lauren Tarbell says
I will be at hearts at home this year! I am really excited that you are coming. I have been reading your blog since 2009, and grew up in Kansas as well. 🙂 Hope your travels go well.
Sonya says
This week I hope to find some fun Thanksgiving activites to teach my six year old the history of Thanksgiving. I also, need to buy another Kumon sticker book for my two year old. These are great for lesson for her to work on while I homeschool my six year old.
I also, hope to learn how to use the Headway theme that I recently purchased for my blog.
JP says
I like it!
Goals for the week:
1. Cook at home one night
2. Exercise 4 times
3. Write 4 times
4. Read 1 book
5. Eat healthy breakfast 5 days in a row
Beth says
Love those hats!! I think they give away their personalities! Too cute!
Crystal Paine says
🙂
Marie says
So glad that you get to have some time with Jesse and with the family in CO. You deserve it. I know these months have been difficult with many adjustments. You need a time of refreshing! Can’t wait to hear about it.
My goals for this week are just to get all the details ironed out before Friday when my husband and I get to go to Hawaii!!! It’s been a 10 year dream. And the timing is perfect!
Jenny @ Women With Intention says
What a fun but busy week! I really hope I get to attended a conference you speak at some day!! 🙂
c says
Hearts at Home is phenomenal. I lived in Normal, IL for a few years and had the absolute pleasure of getting to know its founder, Jill Savage. You will be an awesome addition to the conference. Enjoy it!!
Crystal Paine says
I got to speak at their National conference earlier this year and was SO blessed by being there!
Tawra Kellam says
We are headed to Platform too! Can’t wait to see you!
Crystal Paine says
Oh fun! I didn’t know you were going to be there!
Kelly @ The Nourishing Home says
I really appreciate this article and all you do, Crystal. I wanted to let you know what an absolute BLESSING you are and what a joy and honor it was to meet you at Allume. I so appreciate the time you take to offer brilliant ideas, wisdom and support to others. May God continue to bless you as you bless others! Thank you again SO much!
With much gratitude and many blessings, Kelly
Crystal Paine says
Aw, you are so very sweet! Thank you for your kind encouragement! It was such a blessing to meet you at Allume!
Vickie says
You are doing quite a bit on traveling. Would love to go to here you speak -hope you can come to Michigan someday!
Have a great trip!
Crystal Paine says
I hope I get the chance to come to Michigan someday, too!