My pants are too tight and I'm ready to leave Japan.

Well, the title pretty much sums up our New Years' Resolutions.  They were actually uttered by Amy when I asked what was on her mind this evening during dinner, but for both of us, though, they sum up what we hope to get out of 2013 personally.  Of course, we have all kinds of goals for our children this year, but individually...lose a few pounds (repeat from last year and the year before for me) and move back CONUS (we're thinking/hoping CA, but not sure yet) are the big ones.

Some goals for our children might include (and this is not all inclusive, mind you):

1.  Take better photos than these using the iPad or iPod...

2.  Dress themselves more completely than this...
3.  Keep their eyes open and smile during a photo shoot... 


4.  Be cleaner following a meal than these...

5.  Sleep in more comfortable positions than these...

6.  Respect the appliances more than this...
7.  Have better hair days than this...
8.  Have more fun than this (iPod, teddy bears, and a nap in the car--all at the same time!)...
9.  Find a more responsive audience than this to karaoke to...
But, most importantly,
10.  To be more loving, cute, and wonderful every day!  Just like this...


Best wishes on your New Years' Resolutions!
-Jip

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