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Happy New Year!
Volunteering in my daughter’s
third grade classroom on the last day of school before the
holiday break, I couldn’t help but giggle at the delight they
displayed as they repeated “see you next year” over and over
to each other. Two weeks away from one another took on new
meaning when it would be “a whole new year, mom!” as my
daughter exclaimed. I was still frantically checking things
off my Christmas list and not quite ready to ponder a new year
quite yet.
A week later, after the
holiday enjoyment began to settle down, my children began the
New Year’s Eve negotiations. The usual bedtime of 8pm just
would not do on such a special night. They began eagerly
making plans—decorations, dessert, hats and noisemakers. Whose
room would they sleep in and what silly drink could they
design? After many giggles and a list made with a variety of
colored markers, they were ready for a shopping trip. I was
there for driving and paying and retained Mom Veto in case
things got out of hand, but they were happily in charge.
I sit here on December 30th
looking forward to a New Year’s celebration more than I have
in years. I am caught up in their excitement. So caught up, in
fact, that I am focusing on fun instead of resolutions. Maybe
that will be my resolution—to have more fun this year. How
about you? Are you starting a new diet or thinking up a new
life plan? Experts suggest three ideas when making
resolutions into reality:
1. Get a buddy. Someone who
will kick your booty when you need it. Someone that is in it
with you. Misery loves company? Two heads are better than one?
You chose.
2. Write it down. Buy (or in
the case of scrappers—alter) a pretty journal and keep track
of your successes and failures. Keeping track can help you see
patterns and learn how to overcome your own pitfalls.
3. Reward often. Set goals and
attach specific rewards. What did you see in the LSS that
has not made it’s way home with you yet?
I hope you have a wonderful
new year filled with creativity and happiness. I am off to
find a fun buddy and make my happy journal.
Happy 2008!
 
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