So I’m wanting to strike a better balance with Warcrafting and Real Lifing. I’m constantly justifying Warcrafting to myself while at the same time berating myself for not doing x, y, or z in Real Life. The Hubby assures me he doesn’t expect me to do anything as bringing home the bacon is a pretty big responsibility. But still.

I can over-think things. Thus the need for mind dumps, helping produce some semblance of clarity.

OK. So, yeah, where were we?

Ahhh, yes. About a week ago I determined to come up with guidelines for Warcrafting. Following are some good ones:

• No caffeinated beverages at night
• Go to bed when I’m tired
• Walks after dinner (when the weather allows)
• Be available to help the kids with homework
• Be available to help the Hubby with stuff
• Sit down dinners with family as often as possible
• Reserve and honor a weekly family night

These guidelines meet a few goals of mine - improving my health (somewhat), spending more time with the kids, and respecting how my actions make my family members feel. Snubbing them for the game is just not OK. How awful it must feel for them when I’m inaccessible because I’m playing a game.

The game will always be there to play. The kids will not always be there to interact with.