Since everyone else is doing it, and I hate to be left out, here are my New Year’s Resolutions for 2009:
- Create (and stick to) a budget: My wife and I have been TERRIBLE about spending money this past year. We’ve already resolved to sit down together and create a managable budget. Taking into account that we both love to buy things for ourselves, we’ll create small discretionary spending categories for each other. Our goal: debt-free by 12/31/09!
- Teach Babito something new every day: So far I’ve done pretty well with this one. The Babito is a very fast learner and he seems to pick up on things very quickly. He already knows his ABCs, how to count to twenty, the names of many different animals, his basic colors, words to a bunch of songs, etc. My goal is to continue to help him (on a daily basis) learn something new.
- Write my Book: The goal is to finish at least a first draft of the book and to share it with some people to get their thoughts. Anyone interested in reading any rough drafts as I finish chapters? Let me know!
- Be a Better Blogger: I plan to post more in 2009 and to write more about my life. Also, I definitely plan to be a better commenter. I’m still reading your blogs, but hardly ever comment. That will change in 2009, so get ready to get sick of my comments!
Did you set any resolutions for 2009?
Tags: Babito, budgeting, Family, writing
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#1 by Jon @ DadTrek on January 7th, 2009
I agree with your #1 resolution. In fact I agree 100%. I got a bonus at work, and instead of paying off some bills, I got a new HDTV.
So I need to do better in 2009.
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#2 by morethananelectrician on January 7th, 2009
I am going to TRY not to take my pants off in ANY public places…
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#3 by Sammanthia on January 7th, 2009
I’m going to post less and settle for teaching my kids not to pee on the toilet seat. I’m an underachiever.;)
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#4 by Miss on January 8th, 2009
I dont do resolutions because I dont want to let myself down. LOL
But yours sound great and achievable! Good luck!
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#5 by Lauryn on January 14th, 2009
Sounds like you’ve got some great goals for the new year. I made some similar resolutions… I just want to overall be better with my finances. Pay off as much as possible and save as much as possible.
And I also want to be a better blogger! I want to continue to “grow” and discover my blog niche
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#6 by becky on January 20th, 2009
good luck on your book! and keeping a budget. we suck at that!