I know I didn't write yesterday but my New Year's Resolution was to blog and yesterday wasn't New Year's and I've been really good even before New Year's so don't go too hard on me! (Plus I worked too!)
My mom started a New Year's tradition last year of family game day. I really like this new tradition for a few reasons. I get to spend more time with my family, eat really good food, and play games! All the perfect ingredients for a great tradition.
I really just want to encourage everyone today to make a simple resolution for yourself and stick to it. It doesn't have to be big or take a long time to accomplish, even just something small like to smile at least once a day. Just something you can look back on next year and say that you accomplished. Even a tiny accomplishment is an accomplishment none the less according to Horton the Elephant "A person's a person no matter how small." (By the way, really cute movie!)
I am thankful that I could begin a new year with my wonderful husband and family. I believe it is the best way I've found to spend any holiday. As I get older, I'm learning more and more how important family truly is. I have gotten SO close to my mom since I've been married. I don't know if it's due to the fact that now I'm away from home (just kidding) but I do have a new appreciation for her and my dad that I never quite grasped before. I don't think anyone can ever appreciate their parents until they no longer do or provide things for you that you now have to provide for yourself. I am also grateful that I married into such a great family as well. I am so blessed to have always been treated like part of the family by my in-laws. I know a lot of people complain about trouble with their in-laws but I'm fortunate to have been chosen by a man with a wonderful family.
I wish everyone the best there is in 2009! Make those resolutions!
Celebrating,
Larisa
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