Happy New Years!!!

To everyone We wish a Happy, Healthy and Fabulous 2009. I have a good feeling that it's going to be a great year!

Last year my resolution for 2008 were:

• Give more to charities
• Grow spiritually
• Focus on the positive/glass half empty
• Continue to be a great mother
• Get Mark's room complete

That was the jist. My list consisted of mostly selfless acts. I definitely followed my resolutions well last year and although I don't regret anything, I feel like I should be a bit more selfish so *I* can be a little happier. So here are my 2009 resolutions:

• Take more time for myself - even if it's just to go to the grocery without the kids once.
• Finish One book - My friend suggested Shopoholic
• Visit at least 3 new states with the kids
• Take a family trip that lasts longer than a weekend
• Give it all I can at work - I've taken off a lot, but I'm up for a promotion and I feel if it doesn't happen I will slack off a little. I need to maintain my repect and love for what I do.
• Finish a home project
• Maintain my loving and kind behavior without being a complete chump. I'm tired of being taken advantage of.

I will always continue to be a great mother and wife and my family will always come first, but I'm excited to think about myself a little more this year. I will continue to give to charities. I will continue to be a great friend. I am always on the go and i'm ready to slow down just a bit. Lily was talking about wanting a telescope for her birthday. I love astronomy! How awesome would it be to teach her and do projects together!

Time to play with Mark! I hope everyone has a Great New Years!

Love to All!!!

Courtney

xoxo