I love a good party and this was nothing short of that. Games, friends, food, treats and 18 kids is a recipe for a fantastic time. Chrissy and Chris were our hosts and they of course outdid themselves as usual. We actually made it to midnight this year and that was exciting, even my sick baby Natalie helped ring in the new year!
I forgot my camera so all I have is some horrible iPhone pics but they will work in helping us remember such a fun night!
Every year I try to think of specific resolutions but there is always so much I want to fix or better from the previous year. I think most of us have a lot of work to do to get to a certain point of happiness. I think most resolutions actually take a lifetime to achieve since most people want to change for more than just a year, we are a work in progress. I would however like to set a few short and long term goals for myself and for the well being of my family that I can really focus my attention on.
1. Get back to church. When I think of one of the best years I had in the last few it would have to be the year I was baptized. I cannot describe how much my life changed by making that decision but I can feel it slipping away the more we slip away from being active in the church. My family deserves for me to make getting us there a priority. NO MORE EXCUSES!
2. Take better care of myself. By taking the time to work on me I am doing my whole family a favor. I will be happier, healthier and better off.
3. Work on my relationship with the hubby. We often put things like date night on the back burner. This is something we should do often and it could be just as simple as going shopping together without kids.
4. Talk calmly and sweetly. This is not easy. After saying something ten times it is really hard to say it nice. This is something I really need to work on for sure.
5. Save, save, save!
Ok, I think that covers the basics. I will let you know how this is all going in a bit. Need to be accountable or I will let things slip!
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