Instead of "resolutions", per se, we like to make incremental changes toward what we imagine for our lives. I love the "fresh slate" feeling that a new year provides. My goal as mother and COO of our household is, ultimately, to enable us all to be happy and healthy and to never stop learning.
Personally, I have a goal of drinking more tea in 2014. I just love the warm, nourishing mug and the time I take to sit and drink it (even if it is just five minutes).
We also want to make sure, even when it is cold, to get outside every day.
As a family, we are trying to ensure we spend special time with each child, to give us one-on-one time (for them and for us, for school/learning, for fun and, for love).
We also want to have a more specific budget for once-a-year expenses, like license plate stickers and Christmas presents, instead of relying on our "emergency" funds for these already-anticipated expenses.
We are also saving for a road trip that we were not able to take in 2013, visiting many of our family members (and some friends) along the way.
My 7yo said he "wants to save his money this year" (he gets $1/week allowance). I think he changed his mind a few minutes after he made the declaration.
We are grateful for the abundance we already enjoy; and, we look forward to what this year has in store. Happy New Year!
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