How was your introduction to 2009…? a safe one I hope and now it is time to start putting into action those promises we made to ourselves only yesterday.

My new years resolution? simple this time round – to take up pilates and to learn how to crochet. So there you are. Nothing earth moving but two things that I have decided I need to do and have been putting off for too long.

No more procrastination.

If you are looking around for something to change about yourself during 2009 just set yourself a goal that is both achievable and a challenge – but make it something that will really benefit your life…even if only in a small way.

If you have children I bet you bought them the usual stash of stuff for Xmas and I suppose within the coming weeks and months they will get bored with some of it but did you know something?…

No matter what you get for the kids the thing they want more than anything else is you; those toys and books are guaranteed to keep them interested for a lot longer if you get involved and spend time playing with that stuff with them. Play with your kids if you haven’t had much time to lately – that remote control truck will seem so much more fun if Dad plays along too. That doll will seem much nicer if Mum helps to brush it’s hair…

Your time is the best gift of all – they wont remember you for the housework or time spent at the office but they will remember that bedtime story you read them.