Happy New Year!

Well, 2010 has come to a close and 2011 is making its big debut.  Based on all the pictures posted on Facebook today, it seems a lot of people celebrated New Years the same way I used to...before parenthood! HA!  However, this morning I probably feel better than 95% of them. 

Cody worked last night saving the city from itself while Cooper and I celebrated New Years by ourselves.  We went to a friends house for dinner, then watched the ball drop in Times Square at 11PM our time.  Cooper began to get tired and fussy so I decided it was time to call it a night.  However, of course, when we got home he was not asleep so we snuggled and watched the ball drop again at midnight.  There is absolutely nothing better than Cooper snuggles and kisses at midnight.  Although I knew he was tired, I was secretly glad he was still awake to ring in 2011 with me.  It wasn't long after when Cooper decided it was time for his "bed nite" snack (as my little sister calls it) and drifted off to sleep in his crib.  I aimlessly wandered around the house (as I do when I'm contemplating starting housework) then decided I, myself was ready for bed.  I crawled into bed by myself and almost instatnly fell asleep.  Our three dogs are at my parents house as we have been gone on vacation so the house is still quiet.  Normally, I would be sharing the bed with two miniature schnauzers and a German Shepard. 

One of the first things that comes up when the new year begins is New Year's resolutions.  I kind of quit making those a long time ago.  I never stuck to them and it was always something I didn't think was necessarily worthy of being a resolution...stop biting my nails, not drinking soda, etc.  To me, those types of things seem like things one should just do in general.  But this last year I found myself always coming back to something, more like someONE, when things got tricky.  God.  I realized I haven't given to Him like I should so this year, my resolution is to pray more.  Maybe not about anything in particular, but I just need to keep the lines of communication open.  He has provided great things for my family and I really want to teach Cooper to give credit where credit is due.  So, this year, we start praying.  What are your resolutions? What are people striving for during 2011?

I hope your New Year's Eve was fabulous and I hope you aren't feeling puny today! HA! May your 2011 be a year of health, prosperity, family, and God.  Cheers!