I want to wish all of you who visit here, a very happy New Year!

A new year often symbolizes new beginnings, hence all the talk of new year's resolutions. But my advice, if you are making a list of resolutions, is to not set them too high and to not make too many.

I'll share some of my resolutions with you,

To try and remember to appreciate each day and all the little blessings that are tucked into so many moments.

To try and remember to not put myself down when I make mistakes, it only hurts myself which ends up hurting those around me.

To spend more time doing artwork

To have a little more control over my chocolate eating (just a little) I can't help it, I love m&m's!

Okay, that's about all I have as far as the resolutions. Things have been good around here. The kids only have 2 more days left of Christmas vacation, for which I'm somewhat saddened and also mildly relieved. I adore my kids but sometimes the together time gets to be a little much, lol.
But I have to share this with you; I took my oldest son (he's 16) to the movies just last week to see Walk the Line. It had been a long time since he and I had done something together, just the two of us. I liked the movie and had already seen it before but I was afraid he might get bored with it. But then, after the movie, he told me how much he liked it, and best of all he put his arm around me and said "thanks for taking me to the movies mom."
That really meant the world to me; he's such a great kid, they both are.
It's amazing the effect that words can have on people, just a simple thank you can bring happiness, especially when it comes from someone you love.