Disney World--Here we come!

While I have never agreed with parents who take their children to Disney World at a young age, I am sad to admit that I have become one of them. When asked what we wanted for Christmas this past year, I asked my mom to PLEASE not get us anything. Since this was not, however, an acceptable answer to her, she asked if we wanted to accompany her to Disney World in January. We were not going to pass up the opportunity.

There are a few things that I would prefer Emma be able to do before we go--use the potty, walk longer distances, or even ride in a stroller for an extended period--but she's not to that place yet.

So we shall see how it goes--whether taking a young child (she will be 2 1/2 when we leave) is really that bad, or if it will be a fun experience for all of us. I have read the books, the suggestions, and the no-nos for bringing preschoolers to Mickey Mouse's House. I think I am as prepared for what to expect as I could be.

Yeah, we'll see...

Just a few resolutions for 2008

I was talking to a friend recently who laughed when I told her that I stay up every year to wait on the million-dollar ball to drop in Times Square. I am not sure exactly what about the new year excites me, but I think it is just the feeling that you can start fresh and new. Part of that is making resolutions.

I know, I know--when you make resolutions you usually only keep them for a few days at best. But I am determined that this year is going to be different. A few weeks ago, Dan and I discussed some goals we have as a family and some personal goals.

Here are my top 10 goals for 2008:

1. I will drink water every night at dinner.
2. I will only eat out twice a week (which is great for the bank and the figure!).
3. I will let those close to me know how important they are by remembering to send birthday cards (I remember birthdays pretty well but ALWAYS forget the cards).
4. I will watch less TV...this will be easy because we are getting rid of cable.
5. I will pay attention to how much I am spending on gasoline. One of the pastors at our church told us that he had overspent $1000 in three years because he was not going to the most price-efficient station.
6. We will have game night at least once a week.
7. We will have date night at least once a month.
8. We will attend one church service a week (starting in February).
9. We will serve at one church service a week.
10. I will keep my resolutions this year. :)

So far, we are doing pretty well. I guess only time will tell how well we do.