Holidays?

Today was my first day of a week of holidays. How did I spend it?

I leased two vehicles, and then dropped off the lease documents at work. Then I checked my messages and discussed some staffing and fleet issues with my general manager.

I discussed some billing with my bookkeeper.

I discussed some marketing plans with my business development representative.

I checked my messages.

I fretted over June's early financials.

I fretted over our cashflow.

Throughout the day I checked my email.

I'm going to try a little harder to 'vacay' tomorrow, but it's hard! There isn't one day that I don't think of the business.

But what I really hope to do this week, is to get some of the 'big picture' stuff done -- you know 'working on the business instead of working in the business'.

I'd like to do my painted picture, and then make sure that my quarterly plans, and individual plans align well with this.

Personally, Ken & I are also doing a One Page Strategic Plan for our relationship and family. We did our first quarterly meeting this evening and I think we've set some good reachable goals.

At the end of the week, Thursday through Saturday, I am going on a retreat with my Forum. We normally meet once a month to talk about business issues and twice yearly we go on a retreat. We are going here this time.

And even though this seems to be a working holiday, I am getting some quality time with the kids too. Kevin is at bike camp this week, and is kicking butt at bike riding. He is so proud of himself! When I picked him up, we went to McDonald's with his friends. Then the kids ran through the sprinkler this afternoon.

Did I mention we move in 2 1/2 weeks?