in with the new (and some news)

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 I am so excited about this year.  As stated here, I am on a journey to make life better.  I am more serious about it this year than I have ever been.  No doubt, its because I've hit a new decade and I have many regrets and moments of pride from my last 10 years, much of which to motivate me as I go in to this new year and decade.

IN WITH THE NEW kind heartedness.  I am going to love more and show it.

IN WITH THE NEW responsible ways.  I will be accountable for a lot this year.  I will own up to my responsibilities and get them done!  I will challenge myself when I think it will be too hard.

IN WITH THE NEW lifestyle.  I will be a healthy woman and help my family be the same.  I will get plenty of sleep and exercise, too.  I'll take a lot of time for teaching and playing with the kids.  I want to start daily, weekly, monthly traditions.

IN WITH THE NEW FAMILY BLOG!  Yep, its happening.  This personal blog of mine has seen its last post.  We are starting a new family blog where we'll share bits about each of us in pictures (of course), video.  You'll learn our favorite things, of updates and facts about each one of us, and about projects we are all working on and accomplishing.  We are a happy family that does a lot together and we've needed a place to share collectively.  Find the new blog at www.lmtblogs.com  in a few days.  For now click on the "FAMILY BLOG" link above.

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Happy New Year!  

May this be an adventurous, memorable, and happy year.

out with the old

GOOD BYE - 2012

What a year 2012 was!  We came into it expecting big changes with a new job and move in sight along with the arrival of a new member of our family.  Besides those big changes we've all grown and become closer and better in this last year.  We are happy to be where we are!

And now a looking back in order to move forward.  Doing away with the old to make room for the new.

OUT WITH THE OLD selfish tendencies.  I'm going to be a bit more patient, giving, caring, sensitive, have more confidence in others.  I will love more and show it, too.

OUT WITH THE OLD personal blog.  I just find no pleasure in writing about things that don't include my family anyway.  We are a very happy collaboration and I am through keeping that from being documented.  This will be devoted to our family and will include everyones photos, facts and favorites.

OUT WITH THE OLD childish self.  I will get things done.  I won't wait for someone else to complete or make things better.  I will make goals and accomplish them.  I  will do hard things and become a better adult.  I will be a better woman and example for my family.  I will be brave and hopeful.

OUT WITH THE OLD habits and rituals.  I need to take better care of myself, and so does my family. Manners need to be improved and friendly practices need to ensue.  My kids need better routines   People need to know we think of and care about them.

..... some NEW things are coming in 2013.