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Mary Kate at Baby, Toddler and Beyond asked the question Where were you four years ago and where would you like to be four years from now? What a great way to look forward past our to do lists.

Four Years Ago I was had just had my second son, David (on February 11, 2004). Its true when people say adjusting to having two children is as hard as adjusting to having the first. I don’t even remember it being a leap year!

Four Years from Now I want my business to take off and provide real income. My husband should have his college degree. I also hope to buy a house and adopt a daughter within the next four years. My boys will be between 9 and 5.

My martial arts instructor was telling us a few months ago that we tend to focus to much on “What I can do this year” and to little on “What can I do in five years”. So what were you doing in 2004, and where do you want to be in 2012?

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My name is Amy Jo Hines, I am a mother, wife, Christian and a WAHM (work at home mom). Read more about me.

A Balancing Act

On this blog I will be writing about personal growth and self improvement for parents. (I define a parent to include foster parents, grandparent, aunts and uncles, anyone who is responsible for the raising of children.) Parents have to balance their needs with the needs of the children, an unending quest to do your best in the 24 hours you have each day.

Leading the Way

I believe to give our best to our children, we need to continue to grow ourselves. Regeneration, fitness, faith, education and enjoyment need to be continued after we become parents. Its “Sharpening the Saw”. Becoming better people and also better parents. Being a good example for our children is worth much more than a “Do as I say not as I do” attitude.

To me, having children is the biggest responsibility of my life. It permanently changed how I achieve my goals, but it didn’t stop my quest for self improvement. I hope that in this blog I can help and encourage other parents as we achieve dreams and conquer challenges.

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