Happy New Year

I am sitting quietly, happily surrounded by my wonderful family. Our wee nephew is four years old. Such a lovely age, giggly and busy learning. He says and does the funniest things. One brother is missing, but it isn't easy to spend the holidays away from home with a wee baby. 

So what shall I aim to achieve this year? I guess I could aim high, but keeping it simple might be a better idea. 

- knit something

-crochet something

-finish my unfinished quilt projects

-find a pattern for and make a fabulous dress

-sort out my front garden so that I feel proud of it

-grow good chili plants

-grow a good supply of salad greens all year

-grow tomatillos and make salsa verde 

-cook using recipe books 

-join the library

-exercise more

-collect some more chintz china

-make some blankets for the SPCA

-canter elegantly

-make substantial healthy lunches for school

-watch less tv and do more fun making and doing instead 

-take better photos 

-read lots of books 

-be more organised

-sort out the house and keep it that way

I am going to remember that if I want something to happen I need to work on it. Things don't change without an effort. Make the most of each day. XXXX