Yep. This is embarrassing.

So January 4 was my last post? Wow. That's bad. That's 7 months! (Two points for math skills.) I've considered starting over, but I've actually enjoyed being reminded of what I was doing last year at this time and reliving some funny moments with my kids. Motivation to keep this updated? We shall see. But at least I've been here.

We've had quite a maelstrom of activity around here in the last 48 hours. It was with much sadness and a little bit of shock that I saw the end of my long-awaited winter break approaching, so I decided I needed to accomplish something before my vacation was a distant memory. Among the things I accomplished? I painted Cecelia's room and took down/put away everything "Christmas."

While I was busy with those tasks, the girls were rediscovering how to co-exist 24/7. Apparently they decided they needed to lay some ground rules.

First rule:
I especially like the red face in the upper corner, because "that's what it looks like when someone is angry."


Second rule:
Translation: "No whining except for 3 year olds."

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, or so they say. A certain 5 year old doesn't see it that way.

I DO believe in New Year's Resolutions! I do, I do, I do!

Perhaps it's not New Year's Resolutions specifically that I believe in, but I do believe in the value and beauty of a fresh start. I like the idea that, every 365 days, we have the chance for a fresh start on long-term goals. It's like rebooting. So I wanted to put my focus areas for 2009 in print, so I can always come back and remind myself of them:

1. Find my way back to great cardiovascular health. I suspect this will come through running, Tae Bo, time on the ellipticals, etc.

2. Spend more time sewing and experimenting with new patterns and ideas.

3. De-clutter our home.


Happy Fresh Start!