My children had a grand Christmas Day. They had so many wonderful presents from their grandmother that it took about two hours to open everything they received. My four year-old boy received a lot of "tools". My ten year-old has enough craft kits to last the whole year. My twelve year-old was fun to watch as she tried to remove her own pearl from an oyster without actually touching the oyster.
The novelty of the new toys means that I have had a number of pleasant hours when the kids are entertaining themselves. Along with quite a few hours of referreeing as they try to figure out how to play together on a few the gifts for the whole family.
New Year's is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the idea of a universally recognized "fresh start". It is a time of reflection and to take stock of where we are and where we would like to be.
It is easy to make sweeping declarations of change. Most experts recommend less dramatic, SMART goal setting. SMART is all you need to remember. Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timed.
Spending the time to make sure your goals are SMART will help you really think through the steps needed to succeed. Don't forget to include your children in the New Year's planning. Goal setting is a wonderful skill to learn.
Many wishes for a healthy, happy, and awesome New Year!
The drawing for the giveaway for Disney on Ice at the Webster Arena in Bridgeport January 4-8. will be chosen tonight, December 29th, at 5 pm. There is still time to enter!
If you want to head out for a family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration that ends nice and early, First Night Danbury is an alcohol-free celebration with a lot of family activities all included in the cost of the inexpensive buttons. If you want to celebrate until midnight, check out First Night Hartford (lots of fireworks) and Middnight on Main in Middletown. Another alcohol-free First Night celebration is also in Westport/Weston with horse-drawn carriage rides, performances, a special children's fireworks at 8:30 and more adult celebrations continuing later.
There are many more New Year's Eve events on the calendar!
The Southbury Library is having program sign ups on Tuesday, January 3rd. Don't forget to register for your favorite programs. They fill up quickly.
Here are the quick links to the weekend's calendar of events:
- Friday, December 30th
- Saturday, December 31st
- Sunday, January 1st--Happy New Year!!
Check back often for updates and don't forget Facebook, where new items are often posted.
