New Years Resolution...more like New Year Diminution

Ok, so yes - I Googled words rhyming with Resolution!...but we all know my vocab sucks, and this was a much better option than evolution.

Synonyms for Diminution: 

- Decrease

- Reduction

- Lessening

- Shrinking

and my favourite

- Dwindling 

When i think about my past New Years Resolutions, i know... that, always in the list of things like:

- be nicer to people

- try my best at school 

- always remember what your Momma (MO-just for you haha) tells you,

there is ALWAYS these same little words that appear in my list...and millions other womens' throughout the world...whether it be at the front of the list...sneakied in the middle of the list, or quickly added at the end to keep up a reputation...those horrible words

WEIGHTLOSS...always finds its way in. 

So many of us develop cunning little plans to be shrunk, reduced or on the way to be a mighty fine form of dwindling ;) 

Seeing as I've woken up this morning super early (7am! AH) and realised I havent done any resolutions this year...and i dont know if you have yet dear sisters... I'm going to make some for us. That way we can be united in some of our goals this year, and find joy and excitement together...even though Oceans...or husbands...or other insignificant things may separate us :P 

In no particular order:

the de Valle sisters (Sarah, Naomi, Stephanie, Jessica and Jordana) New Year Resolutions 2012

1. Each day, remember your sisters and smile for them...who knows which one of us could be having a down moment? that way we'll always be smiling!

2. Share each moment of excitement with each other...it may be something small..like seeing a novelty sized object.. or something as big and exciting as a new baby!...Let's not keep it to ourselves! Share it, and spread the excitement! Post it on the blog, email it or facebook each other :)

3. Sing in the shower. I know it's random! But it's actually so much fun! We could even have a mutual sister shower song haha. Like: Singing in the Rain, or Bootylicious by Destinys Child ;) haha! 

4. Make time for ourselves and each other. I know our lives get so busy during the year and often we get caught up in the craziness of it all. Make sure we all have time to rest, and find times when we can sit and talk to each other (even via skype)

5. Seek to be spiritual. It's amazing how it can bring so much peace in life. Pray for each other. 

6. Try to do small acts of service throughout the week for each other, or random strangers! Compliment someone, send each other a nice email, leave a sticky note on a cafe wall telling someone they are wonderful? Anything! :)

7. This one sounds weird and random...and i'm sure we already do it. But I'm going to add it in anyway. Give Thanks and Appreciate and respect the things we have been given which make it possible for us to live. This includes things like: the earth, animals, Mum and Dad :), Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ

8. Take more photos. Document our lives!...and keep a photo of your sisters somewhere :)

9. Continue in our endeavors to embrace womanhood and love who we are, how we are. Remind each other of this. 

10. Finally. Love, forgive, support, remember, be kind, laugh with, and listen to each other always. Make our bond of unity stronger than its ever been before!

This year there will be no Diminution! :) 

(Feel free to add to the list my sisters) 

I love you!