Peace

News Years Day was perfectly peaceful. After the bustle of the holidays, it was wonderful to have a day at home in our pjs to relax, play games and nap.

We all went outside as a family to play in the snow, build snow forts and throw snow balls at each other. We played every game possible on Wii and even threw in some board games to mix it up.

During a quiet moment, I relaxed in my pjs and watched the lights of the tree. I thought of the year behind me and the year to come. I thought of many goals and resolutions I could add to my list for 2010. But after a few minutes of considering my life and what I truly want it to be right now, I discarded each and every resolution but one.

For 2010, I wish my family peace. I want us to enjoy the quiet and learn to say no to the insane amount of activities, engagements and responsibilities. I will not overextend myself by volunteering for anything and everything that is asked of me. I will take time to reflect to determine what I and/or my family want to do, the things that will make us happy, rather than the things we have to do or the things we do just because we didn't take the time to say no.

I wish for more days of playing outside in the snow and playing endless hours of games with my children. I wish for more days of reading on the couch under a comfy blanket. I wish for more days of snuggling up with my husband at night to simply watch a movie.

There will be other years I can tackle my endless list of goals or things I want to learn or accomplish. But for this year, I will strive only for peace. For me and my family.