New Years Resolutions
Well, I have been thinking about some New Years resolutions I wanted to set for 2007. I am tired of the same old “lose weight” resolution as I set that one last year and the year before. I have checked this one off the resolution list and added it to my lifestyle list. I don’t smoke so quitting smoking isn’t one I need to set. I thought about it a little bit and realized I should come up with one good New Years resolution, and that is basically to become a better dad to my children. Where that is such a broad topic I have decided to break it down into several smaller goals. If I can stick to these smaller goals I should be able to be a better dad.
1) Read to my kids more often. Currently I read once per day to them. Sometimes it is only for 10 minutes. I want to spend at least 30 minutes each day.
2) Spend more time playing with my kids. I do a lot of supervising and moderating play time. I should sit down on the floor with my kids more often and participate. Showing them how to play and share will make me a better dad.
3) Listen to my kids more. I tend to get tired and frustrated sometimes and with that comes distraction. There are moments where I block out my kids. I want to learn to listen to them more.
4) Schedule more activities. I want to take my kids out more and do more things.
5) Involve my kids. Whether it be housework, cooking, or hobbies I want to include my kids more in what I do. By doing this I will become a better teacher and show my kids I care about them in everything I do.
Do you have anything to add that could make us all better dads? What are your New Years resolutions?
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3 opinions for New Years Resolutions
Mike
Jan 2, 2007 at 1:43 pm
I’m working on the pretend play. Our daughter is getting very into that and I’m having trouble transitioning. I’m also working on getting them outside more often. I mean trips to the playground, walks around the neighborhood, soccer in the backyard type of stuff. I already do plenty of taking the kids to the store type activities. More fresh air is on my 2007 agenda.
steve
Jan 2, 2007 at 10:29 pm
Fresh air. Good one mike. Getting out in the fresh air is definitely something I need to do more of myself.
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