Since becoming a mother 9 years ago, it's become habit that come January 1st, I pledge to "be a better mom". And as my children age, the challenge only grows with them and more complicated, because now they remember everything I say and do. (Though they still don't hear me when I yell at them to pick up their clothes, I mean really?)
So for 2010...here are my goals:
1) Take better care of my own health, so I'm not run down when it gets to the weekends. This is a biggy for me. It means eating right and consistent workouts. Stay tuned.
2) Improve our families' nutrition. Working nights makes it a huge challenge come dinner time, but I got a slow cooker for Christmas. Let's see "when" I use it first...any wagers?
3) Take each of them individually on their own special outing with me. And my husband do the same. My wise girlfriend once told me, when you get your children alone with you, you discover new things about them. I'd like to create those memories.
4) Continue to make my marriage a happy one. I realize, it's the best gift I can ever give them. And after celebrating 15 years New Year's Eve...we look toward "20" now with hope and the knowledge it'll take a lot of work to get there. (I think I should get combat pay personally.)
That's it for now. I'm sure they'll be some major tweaking. But, I say this with ever fiber of my being. My family is my entourage, my posse and my favorite peeps on the planet.
Here's to 2010. Happy New Year to you all.
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