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.