New Year's Resolutions

Ok. So with the coming of a new year, it is obligatory that we create expectations for ourselves, that historically we do not keep. So, in keeping with the trend, here are my true resolutions.

1) I will learn how to do little girl hair - I refuse to be one of those father's with their child looking like Raggedy Ann, or worse yet, any of the girls that people shake their heads at, all because I cannot do hair. It amazes me how intricate even the simplest styles can be. The pony-tail/ poof takes a certain amount of hand/eye coordination to put that dang band of rubber on and loop in three times...ERGH! Frustration sets in at the mere idea! And then after I wrestle an almost 2 year old, wrangle the hair, make it look presentable, well almost presentable, I put the hat on and voila instant negress. I'm almost tempted to promote boys playing with dolls JUST for this reason.

2) I will cook more at home - In this, dare I say it, recession... I have behaved like a CEO during the "Bush Years". Eating out everyday from Pure T. Laziness is not only going to make us hefty, but also cost this poor teacher in the south (where I'm convinced they still believe in slavery) a fortune. I have the cookbooks, and pots and pans (thanks mom) now its off to the trenches.

Ok, so I only have two. But that is why they are realistic, not only can i accomplish these without having to change the world, but they are necessary, thus promoting my motivation.

Off to the kitchen I go!

Oh, I may have one more resolution. I need to actually write in this here blog, so keep posted. I think, therefore I will...

Whew!

Ok. 2009 is here. 2008 is long gone. A date of the past. We see the idea that this is a time of new beginnings. Let's see...new President this year, check. Dunno what he can do in the first year or so of his presidency, but 2009 will tell. My birthday is an unimportant one (31) so no pressure there. Back to school, which being a teacher means nothing in the long and short of things. I have never not been in school, in one capacity or another. Hmmm...2009 is looking to be, well, a year. Ups and downs, lefts and rights. Hopefully we will see this through together, and we can all be better people for it.