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Link up in our New Years 2009 Resolution Carnival

January 2, 2009 by Susan

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What are your 2009 New Year’s Resolutions?

A few of my resolutions (or goals as I like to think of them) are:

  1. Enjoy each day and savor each moment with my girls.
  2. Lose a few holiday pounds and get in shape. (Although I lost all of my baby weight last year, I’m still hopelessly out of shape. Must. Exercise.)
  3. Organize and manage my projects more effectively. (Psst… I’ve got a fantastic solution for this… check back Monday.)
  4. Take more video of my girls. (They’re growing up too fast… I need to capture more.)
  5. Read and comment on more blogs. (I’m so busy that I don’t spend enough time enjoying the blogosphere and commenting.)

Now it’s your turn… what do you resolve to do this year?

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About Susan

Susan Carraretto and her identical twin, Janice Croze, created 5 Minutes for Mom in 2006. Susan loves all social media, but her top addiction these days is Pinterest.

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38 Comments

  1. Sandy Cooper says

    January 5, 2009 at 11:19 pm

    I hope it’s not too late for me to link up. I just got my post up yesterday. 🙂

    Blessings!
    Sandy

    Reply
  2. Beachcomber says

    January 4, 2009 at 1:11 am

    Great list. This is the first time I have done this link up.

    Reply
  3. Kristen of La Dolce Vita says

    January 3, 2009 at 8:09 pm

    I don’t usually set New Year’s Resolutions but felt this year was the perfect time to start, and if I put it in writing maybe they will stick!

    Reply
  4. Cascia says

    January 3, 2009 at 6:26 pm

    I haven’t listed my resolutions on my blog yet but mine are very similar to yours. I’m planning on getting more organized with my blog and hopefully increase my readers and visitors. My traffic went way, way down recently so I’m trying a new strategy for 2009. I also would love to get more video of my kids. I agree with you they grow up way too fast. I hope you and your family have a Happy New Year!

    Reply
  5. Amy - One Mom's Memos says

    January 3, 2009 at 5:49 pm

    I resolutions are few but major. Happy New Year to all!

    Reply
  6. Lisa says

    January 3, 2009 at 5:06 pm

    I am finally going to write about my mom, her life, and my relationship with her. It is coming upon the 10th year of her passing.

    Reply
  7. Misslionheart says

    January 3, 2009 at 12:17 pm

    I need to get my house in order…full.stop!

    Reply
  8. pam says

    January 3, 2009 at 11:22 am

    Happy New Year, no resolutions, just going with the one word focus.

    Reply
  9. Susan Heim says

    January 3, 2009 at 11:20 am

    I resolve to have more fun this year! I’m always working, or feeling guilty when I’m not. I want to relax more and know that I deserve it. And now that my kids are getting older, I want us to do more fun things together.

    Reply
  10. Casey says

    January 3, 2009 at 9:48 am

    Happy New Year and best wishes to all!

    Reply
  11. Lisa says

    January 3, 2009 at 9:42 am

    Ooh, I really like Ileana’s plan to focus on one word. It would be tough to pick… Maybe I’d pick “mindful” or “breathe” or just “simplify”. I’m usually too uncomfortable to make resolutions because I’m more afraid of breaking them. I guess it’s a sign of how I’ve grown in the past year that I’m ready to make them this year.

    Reply
  12. Ileana says

    January 3, 2009 at 3:56 am

    Instead of resolutions I decided to choose One Word to keep focused on. This year’s one is HEALTH.

    Reply
  13. judy haley (coffeejitters) says

    January 3, 2009 at 2:47 am

    I’m just hoping to get this baby safely from inside my belly to outside my belly and then adequately care for her

    Reply
  14. Mel says

    January 3, 2009 at 1:26 am

    Too funny. I was just wondering if you would put up a link for the resolutions. I can’t wait to head out and read everybody’s. Good luck with your resolutions. I too hope to capture my kids on video more and to get out and enjoy the blogosphere community.

    Reply
  15. Stephanie says

    January 2, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    Thanks for sharing your resolutions, Susan! #1 and #4 are on my list too. 🙂

    Reply
  16. Mominator says

    January 2, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    I made goals…I also love reading other goals…gives me ideas. 🙂

    Reply
  17. Shannon says

    January 2, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    I love reading Goal lists – it motivates me!
    Blessings for 2009!

    Reply
  18. rjleaman says

    January 2, 2009 at 6:59 pm

    I’m not sure I’ll admit to making any New Year’s Resolutions — since there’s a stunning long track record of abysmal (sometimes public) failure behind (and I do mean “behind”!) me on that road of good intentions! Goals, maybe… and a few plans… 🙂

    Reply
  19. Lolli says

    January 2, 2009 at 6:19 pm

    OK–you got me to make some resolutions. I usually don’t make specific New Years resolutions. But what the heck–I could always use some work on these things.

    Reply
  20. cathy davis says

    January 2, 2009 at 5:18 pm

    I’m working on my heavenly goals and I’ll keep praying the earthly ways I need to follow will happen (wait…what?) ;).

    Reply
  21. Christine S says

    January 2, 2009 at 5:05 pm

    Live – Laugh – Love! Cliche but so true!

    Love this idea you’ve got going on here! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Maria says

    January 2, 2009 at 5:02 pm

    here’s my goal list

    Reply
  23. Mom Of Faith says

    January 2, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    I had a hard time publishing all of mine…but I did. It was nice to get it all off my chest:)

    Reply
  24. Organizing Mommy says

    January 2, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    This is a what I’m NOT going to do/ rather than what I resolve to do. A different twist.

    Reply
  25. FireMom says

    January 2, 2009 at 4:56 pm

    My goals are all pretty much the same as last year because they’re continuous goals. I just updated them with some new rules/etc. Except for that weight loss one.

    Sigh.

    Reply
  26. Alicia says

    January 2, 2009 at 4:12 pm

    So fun! I did New Year’s blogging resolutions!

    Reply
  27. Beth says

    January 2, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    Did my resolutions list. It’s going to be a fun year! Happy New Year Everyone!!

    Reply
  28. Just Mom says

    January 2, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    My story is long, but the resolutions are short.

    Happy New Year.

    Reply
  29. The Happy Housewife says

    January 2, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    I could have written your list! Great goals, I hope to accomplish many similar ones.
    Toni

    Reply
  30. Heather says

    January 2, 2009 at 1:45 pm

    I want to comment more on blogs too. I do a lot of reading, but usually get interrupted before I can leave a comment. Then I lose my train of thought (or it completely derails!) and I forget what I wanted to say.

    Reply
  31. Kool Aid says

    January 2, 2009 at 12:40 pm

    Thanks for the link up. I’m doing something different with my resolutions this year, but it looks like I’m not the only one!

    Reply
  32. Sherry says

    January 2, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    I have mine as goals instead of resolutions. This next week I’m going to break them down into how I can accomplish them, too.

    Reply
  33. Andi says

    January 2, 2009 at 11:42 am

    I’m only making one resolution this year, because less is more 😉

    Reply
  34. Beth says

    January 2, 2009 at 11:29 am

    Instead of making a whole year resolution, I’m taking it month by month-easier to follow through!!

    Reply

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