Happy New Year

It is the third day in a new year, and already there are some changes going on in my house! I have taken it upon myself to give my kids resolutions, Lily's is no more bottle, and if we are feeling really ambitious, to be potty trained before 2011 (we will see about that one). Last night she went to bed without her nightly bottle for the first time, and she did quite well. Tonight should tell us if that was just a fluke because she was so exhasted from traveling home, or if she really doesn't care if she has it or not. Oliver's resolution is to sleep in his own room, and to sleep through the night. With luck he will meet both those within a few weeks. Over Christmas he started sleeping through the night, now we just need to see if he will continue that trend. Last night was his first night in his big crib in his own room, he slept right through the night, and woke up ready for food and love. I was so proud! My resolution is pretty much the same as last years, as I feel I am in the same boat, to lose the baby weight, and to basically look okay in a bathing suit again. I have added a new one though, to have a baby free year! Greg and I made a resolution together, one that I have a feeling we will make every year, to work on our communication skills, on both sides, and for me that means listening when he talks, not just hearing what I want to hear. Greg has a resolution to get back into running, to get back into shape, I hope that he does, I think it will help with stress at work. We hope that this new year brings many new adventures and wonderful memories, with maybe a little less excitement. Last year we had some big changes, a move to a new country, new culture, a new baby.

We hope that the new year brings everyone lots of good things, and we hope to see most of you who read this at some point throughout the year.