Why we chose to do "Reset Sunday"

We have dubbed it the term "Reset Sunday" but I am certain we are not the only family who practices something similar to this... or I should say intends to practice. We haven't actually started. It just hit me kind of hard a couple of nights ago that our kids are not getting any younger. They're schedules are not ever going to be easier than they are at this moment. The homework, band practice, sports, and friends are eventually going to rule our days and nights. So Mathew and I discussed how we could recharge and be more prepared for each week.

Which brings me to today, where we have begun our normal weekend countdown, we've got plans tonight and tomorrow, and like every other weekend it will be over long before we are ready... so this is me, telling all of you, that on Sunday we will reset. We will plan and do the things that need to be done to hopefully feel ready to take on the week.

What will it look like for our family?

-First there will be minimal screen time on Sundays. I don't like to say never, because it is so absolute and leaves no room for flexibility, which often leads to failure. But our goal is very little to no screen time on Sundays.

-After church/lunch Anna will nap and we will do something fun with the older two. It could be a game of Twister, teaching them to bake something, or doing a chore-list. It may be working on the garden, or reading a load of books...we don't know yet, but it sounds like fun and adventurous to me.

-We plan to have clothes set out for all the kids. Mathew is going to plan his work out goals for the week and then set up accordingly. I intend to make a meal plan for the coming week and shop on Sunday.

-We are going to clean out the car and reset the diaper bags and backpacks.

-And in the evenings we will go to the park, do homework, maybe even sit and just talk... I know, astounding, right?

I guess this is kind of a declaration, in hopes that we actually stick to it for the long haul. I think it would help us come together as a family, and spend some quality time with each other.
Not every one here has kids, or is married. But I bet everyone could use a "reset" day. I challenge you, wherever you are in life, to pick a day and choose how you want to reset. It doesn't have to look like ours, but it could have some true refreshing qualities and give you and yours the ability to hit the week running... it could literally mean the difference between a dreadful Monday or a happy one. Or at least that is what we are hoping for!

Here's to new ideas and fresh beginnings!