I will probably be riffing on this for a while, but it's never too early to ponder one's self-improvement, no?
1. I will attempt to limit my Twilight reading. My goal now is to read the series, then read another book before beginning the series again. I am currently reading "The Host" by Stephenie Meyer, who is, of course, the author of Twilight, but it is a start.
I can only go without Edward for so long, but I try.
2. I will sing again. Since having my children, I have been sadly neglectful of my voice. I will stop telling myself that singing "Run Around" by Blues Traveler while driving counts as a warm-up. I commit to warming up for 10-15 minutes daily, ceasing all caffeinated drinks, and only using my voice properly during teaching.
3. No babies this year! I had one in 2005 and one in 2007. I will break the streak in 2009. I have undeniably cute babies, no doubt about it, but two is/are enough.
I will try to stick to this one, but Sven Jr. (the little one) is in the sloppy open-mouth kiss stage, which is so cute and gross...it weakens me.
4. I will stop crying during the Sara McLachlan/ASPCA commercials, in which my daughter relentlessly points out "That doggy is sad, Mommy. That kitty is sad, Mommy. Where is the kitty's mommy?" I will also try to stop crying when the news shows clips of people meeting celebrities, or when the fat woman wins on The Price Is Right.
5. I will stop making excuses about not shaving my legs. This will just make the occasions when I do it more special.
That's enough for now...any more self-improvement and I might just eat raw brownie dough and cry myself to sleep. I love this time of year!
9 comments:
Your babies are adorable!
And really, who shaves their legs in the winter?
Be careful. I hear that leg shaving is what leads to more babies ;)
How is The Host?
Rychelle, The Host isn't bad. It's no Twilight, but I didn't expect it to be. I had a little bit of trouble getting into it, but I'm about halfway through now and I'm liking it. It's a really interesting premise, I'd say give it a shot.
Kristina, thanks for the compliment. I, of course, believe that my children are the smartest, prettiest, bravest, most talented children ever, but it's nice to get affirmation from a disinterested 3rd party...
Who shaves their legs in winter? Texans! On Christmas Day this year, our high will be 77. I would be wearing shorts or capris all week this week...if I had shaved my legs last night. Oh, well...
Ooh-I liked The Host. And I applaud you for putting a new book in there between starting the series again. May I suggest "The Lightening Theif." My 12 year-old nephew gave it to me...and I LOVED it. A lot.
And PS-the picture of Edward makes me want to go see the movie all over again.
Thank you for singing again. I love your resolution. Maybe to stop eating my kids candies and then blaming it on Santa Claus.
My last comment makes no sense. I wanted to resolve to stop eating my kids candies and then blaming it on Santa
Ok confession here...had to look up O'Henry to make that comment on your post make sense. I was a little confused when you compared my story to a candy bar. I'm glad I got that figured out, and thanks for the compliment! I'm glad you liked my little story
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