A New Year

As I type this, I'm thinking of the dreams and wishes I have for the new year.  This is the first time in 27 years that I am not employed outside the home.  I can focus on my family and my home now. The first thing I've done is give myself a promotion. After 34 years of being a working mom and homemaker, I am now a grandmother and home manager. This job requires a lot of negotiating and planning to do everything I want and need to do.  I often wonder how I did it all and worked outside the home as a preschool teacher.

My goals for 2008 are:       to create a calm, clutter free home

                                                to travel to Washington state ( a long time dream)

                                                to volunteer at my grandchildren's school

                                                to have more "me" time 

                                                to embrace a healthier lifestyle

                                                to live a "greener" life (recycle,reuse etc.)

                                                to create a lifetime of memories with my family

                                                 and friends (the most important goal of all)