I'm Kristin.  I am a wife, designer, Christian and for now a SAHM.  My husband and I are parents to three kids- Dylan Archer, Kyler Jude and Noelle Rose. Despite the name, this isn’t a mommy blog and you won’t find sponsored content here. Ultimately my goal is to leave it as a legacy to my children and possibly anyone else who wishes to follow my journey. This little corner of the web documents my family's adventures and lessons I've learned along the way.  The Mom Jungle is a modern interpretation of both the family newsletter and scrapbook.  

I call this The Mom Jungle because motherhood is fun and messy, filled with laughter and sometimes heartache… it truly is a jungle out there!

My Vision Statement

My Vision Statement

This motto is my current vision statement. It is something that is speaking to me and guiding my actions.

In a time where there are so many variables outside of my control, I want to influence what I can for good. I am taking an intentional look at several key areas; my faith, health, well-being, finances, parenting, marriage, relationships, service to others… etc, with a longterm view.

I’ve jotted a few short-term goals in the Notes app on my phone. For instance, some small health goals are to plate my food. I don’t want to get into strict portion control/ calorie counting as I have battle disordered eating, but setting the table instead of mindlessly eating out of a box, helps me intuitively gauge my hunger and satiety cues. I use a couple of fitness apps which motivate me and hold me accountable. I’ve struggled terribly with my daily devotions, and while I am ashamed of that, I have carved out some time so it can happen from here on out [when my kids watch their daily devotional video instead or cleaning or scrolling on my phone]. In terms of financial responsibility, I won’t impulse shop and am making some tweaks to our monthly budget and big-picture financial goals. I need to wrap this up as sleep is another priority. It is fundamental so I can reset and have the energy to tick off the rest of the boxes. These are just a few examples I have provided. Some are very personal while others are common sense good habits.

I like goals. They breakdown my overall vision into tangible steps and turn dreams into reality. However; the mission statement is at the core, the heart, of all these goals.

I hope this inspires you to either adopt this or create a vision statement of your own. What is your vision statement? Xx

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.
— Proverbs 16:9
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