Off the List

New Year's Resolutions for which it is already too late:

1) Get enough rest by going to bed early.

2) Remain cheerful despite early wake-up time.

3) Repeat myself gently and without sarcasm when asked the same questions repeatedly by husband or child.

4) Assist child in successful clean-up of toys after activity has ended.

5) Remain focused on a single task to completion before attempting next task.

6) Put away laundry immediately rather than allowing it to sit in laundry basket.

7) Serve child meals which do not involve ketchup, delivery, or a freezer.

8) Post to blog every day.

9) Reduce overall "screen time."

10) Make lists of positive self-talk rather than failures.