Happy New Year!

Resolutions! What's that?" or, as Tyler would call them... "consterutions".. he is a little confused.
Tonight the boys and I talked about what this is and read the story of David and Bathsheba as our Bible Story for Family Time. (well, an edited version with G rating!) Anyway, after talking about how David turned from sin and determined to make some changes, I asked them if there was anything they wanted to change, or if they had any goals for 2009.
Here is what they came up with:

In 2009 I will:
Tyler:
1. Share my Batman castle more with Zach
2. Watch less TV
3. Protect Cori more

Zachary:
1. Top Secret Idea (after much prodding and convincing.... he shared with me that this is to limit his night patrols, or otherwise to stay in his bed after saying good night to mom or dad)
2. Make better robots (then after discussion, agreed friends would be good too so he wants to make one new friend this year)
3. Learn to tie my shoes

Any other attempts I made to suggest things involving school were rejected.
Here is my list of NOT-to-do things for 2009:

-I will not say, "because I told you so" or "because Im your mom" to my kids. At least until February.

-I will not feel guilty for giving my kids boundaries and limits and then enforcing them.

-I will not be so resistant to apologize to my husband, (even if he thinks I moved his keys/phone/paper/book/soda/etc when I didnt "I swear I left it right here!")

-I will not freak out that our savings has dwindled and I need to look at work options. Yesterday.

-I will not be a mom who says, "I cant afford to stay home with the kids" but instead remember our choices and realize I could stay home if we made other adjustments (like sell our house).

-I will not take a job that doesn't allow me to be home to meet my child after school.

-I will not worry about things regarding my children's future. One day at a time.

-I will not sign my kids up for multiple activities at one time, but rather keep our schedule and routine simple.

-I will not get depressed that there are still some remaining pre-pregnancy clothes I can't fit into.

-I will not stare intently into the mirror, and wonder where all those little lines came from, or correct my kids when they tell someone mommy is "still 29".

-I will not beat myself up for all the mistakes I manage to make as a wife and mom. I am a work in progress.

-I will not blame God when "bad things" happen. I need to remember God is FOR me, not against me (Romans 8:35-37) and sometimes He lets me learn from my own poor choices, or allows me to face trails for my own good.