2013!

Today is the second day of two thousand thirteen. 

New Years Eve was nice. Because my wife and daughter have been very ill, we stayed home and cuddled as a family. I made soup beans and cornbread. I made soup beans for a few reasons: 1. Needed a good way to use the ham bone from our delicious Christmas day ham. 2. Wanted to make something warm and cozy in the crock-pot because it's so cold outside and my girls are sick. 3. I am a southern woman!

While eating Soup Beans and cornbread and snuggling on the couch we were flipping through the channels on TV. We came across UFC. I have wondered what the hype was about; it seems as though UFC is bigger and bigger all the time. Bree wondered about UFC as well so we turned it on. It was pretty cool. I like the fact that it moves a lot faster than boxing. There are only 3 rounds and they move very quickly. 

Around 11:15 PM on NYE, we turned on the countdown (Big D NYE Special). I had decorated the counters with glitter, wine glasses, and welch's sparkling grape juice. We also had New Year Party Hats! 
We prepared our "Wine" glasses with our sparkling juice. 

Ten, Nine, Eight.... my family is standing up together shouting the countdown.... Seven, Six, Five.......... party  horns in one hand - wine glasses in the other...... Four, Three, Two ...... party hats still on and still shouting... 

ONE - HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

New Year Kisses all around. Yes, even when they are sick! 

New Years Eve day, I contemplated, like all of you what my resolutions would be. 

First and foremost, I set a resolution in my mind to be more positive. Unfortunately, I am often a glass half empty kind of girl and tend to expect and predict the worst from people and situations. So, I want to make a valiant effort to be more positive overall. 

Second, I started a mental "Why Wait?" Campaign. If there is something that needs to be done around the house, why wait. This is just a mantra I want to keep going this year to avoid procrastination. Whether it is cleaning, organizing, or even finishing a book I have been working on - Why Wait? 

Third, I would really like to lose weight. In 2011, I lost thirty pounds from September to November. Unfortunately, I have gained those thirty pounds back since then. With my new job, it will be a great time to lose weight as well. Fresh starts in all different areas ;)

Those are my resolutions! All three resolutions will improve me physically, mentally, and emotionally. All three resolutions would make me a better Mom and Wife. All anyone can hope for is to constantly be moving forward, right?