Resolutions

Yesterday the girls overheard me explaining to Mac that one of my New Year's Resolutions was to be more adventurous with food, to try food I wouldn't normally find on the kid's menu.  A1 had tons of questions about this strange tradition.  I explained to her that people use the new year to try to make plans that will make their lives better. She thought it sounded like fun so we came up with a list of resolutions for ourselves both individually and as a family.

A1 didn't necessarily agree with, or like, a few of mine but here are the top 3 for each person:

Me:

1. The ENTIRE family will try new foods and will have to give at least three bites before we can decide if we don't like something.
This is the one A1 had the biggest beef with.  She told me it was a horrible idea and that we should just stick with doing things to improve ourselves.
2. Run more.  
A1 approved of this one because she knows my goal is to run the Princess Half Marathon at Disney February 2014.
3. Take a class and try something new.
A1 was indifferent toward this one.

A1:

1. Go to the beach more.
*HINT*HINT*HINT* Anyone going to the beach?
2. Take care of the Earth.
She is turning into quite the Environmentalist.
3. Get the red dot off her nose and fix her R's.
This one tugged at my heart a little.  The first sign of her being self-conscious about her temporary imperfections.  I will add another resolution to work on her self-esteem.

A2:

1. Wear more dresses.

Sounds easy enough.

2. Make a dress.

Starting to become more of a challenge.  Perhaps we can find something on Pinterest...

3. Cook a lot and make up our own recipes using cookies and vegetables.

I'm stumped.  Who is this kid?

A3:

We did ask her 3 times what her resolutions were.  She signed "more", spit out her pacifier, and then pulled up on the couch.  I have translated:

1. More. More of everything, food, fun, laughter, crying, learning, and loving.

2. Get rid of the pacifier. 

She doesn't know this yet, but she won't have it as long as A2 had hers!

3. Becoming more mobile.

All Most of these seem achievable....

Through God, all things are possible.

Matthew 19:26