My life, my choices

I'm so grateful today for the reminder that where I am today is for the most part a result of my choices.  The everyday little details of my life I get to choose.  There are times I find I'm not pleased with something and want to complain but as I truly think about it, I was the one who chose it. 
From my wardrobe to the messiness of my car,  I chose them.  The precious time missed with my children exploring because i wanted to watch a show that will have no lasting impact on my life,  I chose it.  Seeing our eating out budget for the month triple because I didn't want to cook;  money being tighter than it had to be, I chose it.  The 10 lbs I just couldnt seem to get rid of before baby #3 came around, I chose it. 
I'm definitely not trying to be a downer on myself.  I'm completely thrilled with this revelation.  I have always struggled with discipline and have always been left wanting for what I was unwilling to do.  Another blog I love to read Money saving mom, has posted this quote 2x's this week. 

Discipline is doing what you know needs to be done, even if you don't want to do it. 

Crystal also said "I am the problem but I am also the solution".  So true!! 

I worked on a list of things that I feel are important for me to accomplish each day/week.  I have a list of about 15 things, but I plan to narrow it to about 5 and work on adding the others in a few at a time.  These are not some far-fetched goals, but things that I have been letting fall through the cracks.  I'm gonna work on posting my 5 for the next few weeks and update on here how I am doing.