Most people make "resolutions" at the end of an old year or beginning of a new one. I haven't done that since I was...14. Instead, as I've gotten older, I use the time to "re"flect, "re"alize and "re"member the past year. Here is my list (in no special order):
1. Staples in one's home change. When I was single...a bag of salad and 6 pack of beer were all I needed. When I got married...Boca burgers, eggs and water were the best things I could have around. Now as a Mom? Cheerios, goldfish and Kool-aid (although sometimes that beer sounds GGGGGOOOOODDDDD) are absolute necessities (as most Moms can attest to should you EVER have run out of them).
2.Pregnancy IS a beautiful thing. Post-baby belly after 3 munchkins so close in age? Not so beautiful. No...I do NOT see this as a "battle scar" ladies, it is simply a flubby belly.
3. All relationships, be they a marriage, friendship, familial or what not, can be healed. Maybe some can not be salvageable but ALL can be healed. If two (or more) can open communication, be honest about their needs and continue to grow...it WILL work out.
4.Once upon a time, my wardrobe consisted of stylish clothing (at least to me), more shoes than I EVER thought I'd own and manicured nails and a polished haircut. Ahh...but motherhood has reduced me to jeans or overalls (sometimes worn 4 days in a row..yeah, I know.."EEWWW"..look I do change my underwear folks!), running shoes (need 'em with toddlers) and the age-old ponytail.
5. Our children's clothes and shoes are breaking me! (see above). Even if you shop at Walmart, find a bargain and buy decent cheap shoes...for 3? That means you are still gonna break your bank of at LEAST $50! Sad thing I have discovered...they will be out of those in an average of 6 months. Unless of course you shop Gymboree or Crazy 8 and then you might get 2 seasons wear out of 'em.
6. Gummy grins and toddler giggles are the BEST remedy for grumpiness. Try this on anyone (like the frazzled check-out lady at the grocery store) and it's guaranteed a better experience for all.
7.Best words this year? "I love you" combined with either "Mommy" or my name. Awww...melt...
8.The best smell is still: vanilla. I've tried, really I have, to embrace other scents but... the smell reminds me of warmth and love and an easiness that are wonderful to wrap up in on a cold blustery night.
9. Toddlerspeak is an amazing phenomena. If you don't have a toddler of your own, this language is somewhat baffling, if not down right frustrating, to comprehend. But belonging to a toddler (like that Mommies?) does NOT mean you will understand ALL toddlerspeak. OHHHH NNNNOOOO...in fact there are MANY dialects. While one toddler may understand their sibling (they come from the same land you know) another toddler may think they speak utter gibberish. See? So you may understand YOUR child quite clearly while another child is a complete illusion to you (and your toddler). Here is the amazing part, in case you weren't already, apparently once ALL your brood reaches "older child" speak...your ability to understand toddlers wanes and finally...is non-existent (unless of course your the Mommy). Curious. Are you lost? perhaps I used my poor toddlerspeak skills here. Sorry.
10. My final"re"alization? I will fail. I WILL. I will fail my husband. I will fail my children. I will fail others. I will fail myself. And I will fail God. I am not alone though. I will be in great company: Einstein, The Wright Brothers and many from Scripture (Peter, Moses, Adam...). I am human. No matter how I still try to be "perfect" I can't. The bottomline is: I will fail. But in those failures I know I will find the understanding, truth, hope and love that my Creator will give me. It will allow me to grow and be the woman I should be. For my husband. For my children. For others. For myself. And for God.
May we ALL fail miserably this coming year! 
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