Ta Da! The Grims' have arrived!

Hello World! I always think it is best to start everything with a smile, even a laugh. If Bobo could laugh it would be pretty ridiculous so we'll just have to settle with her little grin.

Now when I say everything, I mean EVERYTHING: school, relationships, work, new friendships... everyone lowers their guard just a little bit when they are greeted with a smile : )

Take Brandon and I; our very first time really hanging out together was so giggly and obnoxious but ridiculously fun. It probably was absolutely retarded to a stranger looking past but who cares right? Now this is not to say that if you put a smile on it will magically make the world pink with daisies. By all means, please NO!! but it definitely changes your inner attitude if you just consciously remind yourself to make a real effort to S-M-I-L-E. People love to be around someone who is always pleasant with not a lot of bad things to say. There's just always a place and time for everything, you know?

Remember we are always our toughest critic.

That being said here are some of my new years' resolutions:

1. Really focus on school and grades instead of just shrugging it off...
2. Make more of an effort to prepare for my little 9yr old Valiant's in Primary.
3. Keep a cleaner house. (no wise-cracks allowed!)
4. Be more physically active, I was going to say the usual "lose 10 pounds" but that's too depressing sometimes.
5. Make it to the big T with B this summer.
6. Train Bobo to not be so naughty....not like she's bad because she's not but I want her to listen... sit, stay, that kind of thing.
7. smile more.

I guess I could keep going but that's a pretty hefty list so far so I'll save some for 2010...

So that's where I'll leave it for now but if you haven't written down really realistic goals for this year, I say at least make that promise to yourself. Goals are what keeps us moving forward in life. They help us grow (sometimes in ways we never intended to but growing none the less).

Here is my challenge to you (Ewa, Liz, etc): Start a blog, It doesn't have to be public although it's sooooo much more fun that way but do it for yourself. Its an amazing channel for personal reflection and insight. B and I will be trading off when it comes to post so it's a family project.

We love you all, how ever far away you are,

Imelda Grim