good reminders

I am trying to find a balance with when and how much time to spend on the computer, especially on google reader. The problem is I really do see some benefits to the time I spend on there--I find great deals on grocery and other purchases (I'm constantly amazed how much money we have saved as I have changed how I approached planning and shopping) as well as fabulous parenting, personal and marriage ideas that really are helping me think and approach life differently and change the way I think about things. Here are a few recent blog posts that have really got me thinking:

- Being more present
- spending time and energy on what matters most (it really is always a choice between good, better and best)
- slow down and involve my boys in whatever I am doing around the house, including cooking
- feeling fulfilled in my chosen "profession" as a mother
- being creative in teaching children a variety of skills and values

So now I am left even more to determine how to approach my life! Seeing that we are all sick right now things are a bit different the last few days. But I am really hoping to start getting up early to exercise, read my scriptures; limit internet time to a set amount/particular time during the day; get to bed at an earlier hour, etc. And keep trying to balance, better spend time and focus more on my cute boys!