Another year - it’s so hard to believe! I know time only seems to race by the older you get, but this feels insane. My baby is turning two in a few short weeks (two, people!! when did this happen??), we’re having another baby, we sold our house and are looking to move on up (more to come on that later), and that’s just the things I know about now at the present. I tend to get a bit…tizzied when life gets crazy. Tim is so patient in dealing with me when I enter this state of extreme craziness, so knowing just how busy and insane our lives are going to get in the coming months, I’ve really resolved this year to simplify. I’m not sure exactly how I’m going to go about doing that. All I know is it’s something that I’ve been thinking about for the last few months, easy ways, every day, to simplify. Part of me is going to really struggle with this. It’s the same personality that tried to talk me into making another batch of peanut butter balls on Christmas Eve because I thought I might’ve left someone out. This personality is very rarely right and always causes strife. There are other personalities that can cause problems yet they’re fun to have around, but this one I want banished for good.
So that’s my main New Year’s Resolution. Simplify. Sounds…simple? We shall see. There are a few other’s here and there, but one that I was happy to not scribble out was losing weight - that will be a July resolution. I leave you with this picture of a new way to introduce potty training to your toddler. One of those candy-pooping animals. You push his bottom and out pops a poo. This makes Conner laugh hysterically and he claps every time the bear relieves a jellybean. I wonder if he’ll enjoy being potty trained just as much.
Amy says:
Simplifying is one of my resolutions as well…for both my business and my personal life.
Happy 2008 Can!
January 2nd, 2008 at 2:56 pm
oh amanda says:
Oh my lord. I may have to get one of those for Lydia. We’ve been doing the panties for 2 days. Out of 48 hours I think we accidentally made it on the potty 2x. *sigh*
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Elizabeth (formerly devriesthree) says:
Good luck with the potty-training and with keeping your resolution(s). Happy 2008!
January 2nd, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Melany says:
Sounds like a good idea to simplify…wish I knew how lol
January 2nd, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Emily says:
Simplify? You mean it really can be done? Please pass along any tips you have on that
January 3rd, 2008 at 3:17 am
Natalie says:
Wow. Simplify. Sounds like a good idea to me. Good Luck!! I know you can do it, just take baby steps!
Good Luck with the potty training!
And Congrats on selling your house and good luck finding a new one that is just perfect for you!
January 3rd, 2008 at 6:41 am
Suzanne says:
I love the candy pooping animal idea! Hilarious. As an author of a potty training guide, I can tell you that any tiny little trick to create motivation can be incredibly helpful. Good luck!
Suzanne Riffel, author of “The Potty Boot Camp: Basic Training for Toddlers.”
January 3rd, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Amber says:
What a hilarious way to introduce potty training! HAHA!!
I get frazzled easily when life is hectic as well…that seems to be every single day lately…like for the past 2 years. HA! I also like the fact that I don’t have to put “losing weight” as a resolution yet. Though, since I can’t diet, it makes me continue to put crap that I don’t need into my mouth. Ahhh!
January 4th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
tricia says:
Hi! Just found your blog while browsing to see who else is blogging in VA - love it! I’ll be back to visit again soon.
January 5th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
bee says:
Simplify! What a great resolution! Mine has been “Get butt up off the couch and wash a dish.” But I like “simplify” much better. I think I can do that from the couch!
January 8th, 2008 at 7:10 am