Most weeks tends to be different then we envision them, when you add twin newborns into the mix it’s hard to dream at all.
Much of my last few months has been adjusting to the twins being a part of my life. I went from easily having 16 hours a day to work on whatever I see best, to 2 … and now a little longer, but mostly in short spurts. Leaning to focus, priorities, put first things first, and stop doing a bunch of stuff has helped.
This series of post, and other records like my calendar, also seems to help for two reasons:
1. let me see I am making progress – I can visually see accomplishments
2. when I need help focusing, I have a list of priorities to go back to.
Recent Lessons & Thoughts
Focus on most important & non-routine – last week was the first time I did something like this for public consumption. 
In reading it a few times a day I realized I included too much that was “normal†like the personal health/development of me sections. Nothing bad with what was written, but it can be said every week. Plan to focus more on special elements form here on out.
Sleep When the Babies Sleep – I think this wise saying is more true at 4 months then 1 month, for the babies did not sleep very long, but did sleep a lot at 1 month. Now they are sleeping in longer stretches over night, but there are still times when they awake in the night. If I stay up too late, like I did last night, I was ill equipped to take care of them. A balance point must be found, but I need to do a better job of being prepared.
Less info in specific areas – I like learning. Long ago I realized that I could not learn all that I wanted to, and needed to focus in. I stopped playing Fantasy Football cold turkey because of the time I would devote to learning about what was going on. Looking at my stats in my RSS Reader, I averaged 171.933 posts read every day for the past 30 days. At the same time I have 400 posts waiting for me to read right now, I cut that down form 800 a day or two ago. I am sure I can cut out a feed or two.
Last Week
Starting Cube
– release 2 shows ( Answer Includes: Genius, Inspiration & Perspiration & Price Right For You )
[audio:http://www.startingcube.com/cube0014edison-on-genius.mp3]
– made progress so that production is easier & at higher quality
– more comments, and higher number of people listening & commenting
Ally Nation
– some words & plans were done on the eBook
Jonathan Nation . Com
– post a pix in [Best Shot] series
Family
– paid property taxes – loved going in and not having a huge line
Other
Managed to work out, go to two events with other people, talk to clients & perspective clients, write a good bit, and prep for the traveling I know I have fast approaching. WordPress 3.1 also came out & some time was spent learning & updating some sites.
This Week
Starting Cube
– Produce 3 to 4 episodes
– Release 2 episodes
– update a little more on the facebook page
Ally Nation
– Release an article, probably on social media networks (what you should be on)
– work on helping a few clients with their websites
– learn more about WordPress 3.1
– keep writing on the ebook
Me & Family
– get ready for some traveling I have
The big thing really is that Helen is working more the next two weeks & I have some travel soon, so prepping for that and taking care of the girls is the top priorities.
