A New Years Resolution

Today the clouds are hanging low again. Though the weather has been cold, we've enjoyed many days of winter sun. Santa blessed us with a snowball maker. We drove to Mt. Hood's snow and I'm not lying when I say I made ten snowballs in ten seconds. For a girl who grew up in Minnesota this was a dream. My son sure knows what to ask for for Christmas.

Now that the weather has clouded up I feel like . . . I hate to say it . . . shopping. Yes, I can almost see the sale racks full of winter clothes waiting for me to bring them home. Now I'm not a shopper but when it rains the bright cheery lights of the mall draw me in like an evening moth to a porch light. Next week I'll indulge.

What else do I have planned for the new year? Not much. More of the same I suppose. Playing cards, building Lego airplanes, watching cartoons, reading, writing, meditating, kissing, hugging and loving. There are a few things I hope to increase. Letting go is a big one, feeling more gratitude is another, and giving to those who really need is the last.

Now I'm not trying to be Mother Theresa, but wouldn't that be nice, I am just trying to be better. Now I must go, some Lego building is happening without me.

Happy New Year!!

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