Happy New Year

As I begin this new year, I, like everyone else, have set some resolutions and aspirations for myself that will probably be forgotten as quickly as the years before. This year however, I have vowed not to set limited goals of specific weight loss or vague goals of "be a better person". This year I am going to be specific.

First, I commit to continue being a great parent to Ella, to help her grow and watch her flourish. To learn as much from her as I will teach her. This year we will begin swim classes and a bit of daycare.

Second, I commit to being more patient and understanding in my marriage. To continue to support Ron in his professional goals and continue to encourage his career aspirations. Those are easy. I will work at being supportive of golf and not look at it as competition for his time. I have been free to do anything, I can concede to Ron's golf habit. I will see it as a means of relaxation for Ron, a break in his hard work.

Third, I commit to learning a new activity. I have enjoyed golf and though I am limited to going when I'm not with Ella, I will set aside a couple hours a week to practice. This year I will learn to play well enough to play a round and not completely embarrass myself. :) (keep your fingers crossed)

Finally, I commit to being healthy. To get my body to where it needs to be. Be it 5, 10, 15, or 50 pounds, I will work at eating healthier and exercising until I feel I am back to feeling great. I will join Weight Watchers this week and begin the journey.

I look back on this past year and so many changes. The birth of our daughter, the love of our life and the move to Hawaii have been the biggest changes for us. 2006 was a wonderful year and a sad year. Ella has brought us joy, like nothing else, but the move to Hawaii meant saying goodbye to our family and friends. Starting fresh is difficult, but it is what helps define us. I look forward to a year of changes, a year of new friendships and new activities, and a year of prosperity, physically, emotionally and spiritually (financially too :) ). I wish everyone the best in 2007. May it be all that we strive for it to be and more! Happy New Year!