Guess how we brought in the New Year? On the couch...curled up with a few JackS. Wade & I introduced the kids to a few classics this Winter Break. This particular evening, we watched Turner & Hooch. A classic Tom Hanks movie from the 80's. None of us had seen it, and half of us were crying. Shocking. Sydney and I had tears streaming down our faces...Lord, she is just like me.
Another great classic we finally showed them was National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. We all watched it probably 4 times, and I watched it by myself another 3. It was after all, 'Tis the Season! Just last week, Jackson said a line from the movie, right in front of Wade & I...he yells "Holy Sh*!" My eyes grew wide as saucers and I just gave him the stare down, meanwhile Wade is doing the best he can to keep the laughing stifled. I told Jackson, "That is a bad word and you can't use it at school. Do you know what sh*! is?" His reply, "No. But I hear kids say it all the time at recess." He is in 3rd grade! What?!?!? I told him it is poop. He laughed even more. We very much monitor what our kids are exposed to and as much as I do cuss as a sailor .... I never do in front of Sydney & Jackson.
One of my New Year's Goals is to swear less. I have a few more goals in mind for this year as well. Many of them focusing on my overall health, I am closer to 38 than not...and I am not getting any younger. I am finding it easier to say no to the things that don't bring me joy or serve me or my family. It is hard as a major people pleaser. Sydney is getting older and seems to be struggling more with life. Together, we are doing a prayer journal and I hope that as she moves forward in her life it becomes a habit for her.
As you continue to go into the new year, I hope you focus on things that bring you joy. Focus on things that serve you and your family in a positive way & look for the blessings!
We hope that you have a great week!
