The new year is upon us and this is when I usually think about what I want to make as my resolution. I can't even remember what last year's resolution was, but I like the idea of a resolution. I like the challenge. I like the freedom of giving it up. (Ha.) There are a few things I want to do differently this year...we are in a new house, our boys are growing up fast, and I feel like there are parts of our life that could be simplified. Therefore, come January 1st, I have decided to TRY (that's the operative word, right?) to:
1) Blog at least once a week and post pics...this is to mainly help me remember what's going on my kids' lives...it is hard to keep up with it all! Maybe Sunday will be my day to do so since it is the least hectic...
2) Find ways to simplify our lives...not just MY life, but our life as a family. This may mean 1) saying "no" to something when we normally would say "yes", 2) decluttering so as to make it easier to keep our house a little more organized (notice I didn't say "clean", but rather "organized"..there's a difference!), 3) menu planning and sticking with it, 4) budgeting, and sticking with it, or 5) not "overdoing it" every day, but rather finding small, simple ways to gradually simplify our lives. I tend to go overboard and think that I have to do it ALL, perfectly, from the very beginning...which means if/when I fail, I tend to give up very quickly because I realize how high my standards are. It is hard to create new habits (or break old ones), so I need to realize that small, simple goals are best.
...I was going to add a third, but I think #2 qualifies for at least 3-4, so I'm gonna stop right there. :)
I love that resolutions give us a chance to start "anew", although I realize that we can do this at any time, not just on January 1st. I can't wait to see what the new year brings! :) Have a Happy New Year!
