Well, my grand idea of getting the boys to make New Year’s resolutions was a flop. The oldest two seemed to get it; No. 1 said his goal would be to pray everyday. No. 2 said that he wanted to beat his pogo stick jumping record (currently 352 jumps in a row, he claims!) and reach 400. That’s a worthy goal for an almost-10yo, I think!

The little three just said, “I don’t know” and went back to whatever they were chattering about before I so rudely interrupted with my great idea. :p

One thing I’m resolving for them, however, is a less hectic morning routine. They got two alarm clocks for Christmas this year (one for each bedroom, each Star Wars themed!), and today was the second day we used them. I still had to poke my head in the rooms and be sure they actually got up and started getting ready, but I think we’re off to a good start, all in all.

I don’t mind waking them up in the mornings; it’s a nice way to start the day with a kind word and friendly voice (before their attitudes disintegrate into fussing 30 min later when someone can’t find their shoes). I think that using an alarm clock, though, will help to instill a little bit of independence. I don’t mind waking them up now, but I’d like to think that I won’t still have to when they’re in high school! :p

Today was a very good morning. The notorious sleepyhead was actually the first one dressed! Here’s to a great 2011.