In 2009 I resolve:

1. to walk the dogs a few times a week. They have a yard to play in, but sniffing around the neighborhood is good for their little dog minds, and they can use the exercise.

2. to sweat the small stuff more. I have the reverse problem everyone else seems to have. I let too much little stuff go, and it tends to add up. Examples: “eh, that sink of dishes can wait until tomorrow.” (and now we have mice, and I am so ashamed.) or “It’s ok if my car isn’t perfectly neat. It’s just a few Snapple bottles!” and now I can’t put my feet down in the car without stepping all over stuff.

3. to not eat refined sugar. Unless it’s my birthday. Or a wedding, because it’s bad luck not to eat the wedding cake. Or if someone made a really special dessert, like when Jen makes peanut butter frosting.

4. The fourth one is private! But it’s a good one.