The beginning of a new year...2013

My family rang in 2013 with a wild game of Power Puff Girl Monopoly followed by Clue. In which, both games were won by Wendy. We had a few appetizers, watched Dick Clark's Rockin New Year's Eve, had some sparkling Grape Juice for the toast, noisemakers for the celebration, and a passed out 5 year old.

My Granny used to say whatever you do on New Year's Day you will do all year!  We always agreed with her and therefore, we would sit around in our PJ's all day, playing games, watching T.V., and eating left over Christmas candy and cookies.  That was all nice and fine when you're 15 but not when you're 40!  My New Years' Day consisted of doing dishes, laundry, making dinner, and catching up on a ton of Girl Scout stuff.  So I guess my year will consist of doing dishes, laundry, making dinner, and catching up on a ton of Girl Scout stuff.  As I think on this it's really not so bad.  Making dinner means I have the funds to feed my family and that we are not eating out.  Doing the dishes and laundry means that I have a wonderful family that God has given me to take care of.  And as for Girl Scouts, I love my Scouts so doing for them makes me happy.  (On a side note, I also watched T.V., played on Webkinz, and messed around on Facebook so the year's good).

The New Year is also a time for making resolutions.  While I don't think I have ever kept a New Year's resolution in my life, they are still fun to think about and it's just something you must do on New Year's Day.  My resolutions for 2013 are probably the same as many years passed and also the same as many of yours.  I resolve to continue to eat healthier therefore continue on my weight loss journey.  Had a little set back during the Holiday season but I am back on the road as of today.  I resolve to have more fun with my family.  Because of all the sadness that took place before Christmas in that little Connecticut school, it made me see that time is precious and I take that for granted.  So, more fun times with the girls--movies, games, reading, going places, mommy and me dates.  I also resolve to make God a more prominent figure in my life.  Of course, I read the Bible but not as much as I should.  I go to church, but then forget about it throughout the week.  I pray, but only when I want something.  I have begun a devotional that mom gave me for my birthday, called Patterns of Grace.  The very first devotional had this Bible verse:  "Great is his faithfulness, his mercies begin afresh each morning" Lamentations 3:23.  What a great way to begin a year!  Even if I fail at any one of these resolutions or anything else in life, God will be there to wipe away my failures so that I can start afresh each morning.

I am looking forward to making this year a great one for me and my family!  May your 2013 be filled with love, happiness, and all things good!