It's a new year, finally.

"They (whoever they are)" tell you when you get older, time seems to fly by and I tend to agree, but having a child in the house somehow makes time stand still and fly by all at the same time. I am sure many of my friends with toddlers would agree.

So 2009 wasn't exactly the best of years for our family and I am really looking forward to a fresh start. What's this year's resolution? Here is my short list.

1. Sleep less -- yes, you read that right. I would like to be able to do more on little sleep. In order to accomplish all that I want, the only way I will be able to cram it all in is going to be giving up sleep. My nightly sleep goal will be to get 6-7 hours and not sleep more than 7.

2. Many have asked for me to blog more. Well, if I cut the sleep out I should be able to find time to write. I am surprised you guys really care what I have to say. Strange to me, but you asked for it so I will try and deliver.

3. Keep up with reading and not just my magazines, which I am about two months behind on. I really want to dive back into fiction that doesn't include Blueberries for Sal or Where the Sidewalk Ends. Let me tackle the rest of the Twilight series and then I can move on from there.

4. Along with reading more, I need to start watching TV (other than the occasional HBO series) and go to movies so I can keep up with pop culture. I have considered a subscription to Entertainment Weekly, but the thought of another magazine to add to the list is a bit daunting. Would I make you guys crack up if I started reading smut like People magazine or US Weekly? It's pretty bad when your in-laws, who are not the most pop culture savvy people in the world, know more than you do. When they start quoting The Hangover, you should be worried.

5. Lastly, I am going to try and not sweat the small stuff. I realized something had to be up when I started freaking out because the playdoh colors were all mixed into one mess. There are some battles that I should try and let go.

That's the list. How did I fare from last year's list? Number 1 on the list was the half marathon and I did complete it. Check that one off. Second on last year's list looks similar to this year's list to read more. Oh well, I will get back into it. Wonder if a kindle would help? Third on the list was organization. I have to say that I did improve in this area, but I can always improve in this area. I guess compared to others, I would be considered "organized." However, if you saw my Costanza wallet, you might disagree.

That's the list for now. Who knows? I may sneak in training for an actual marathon. I have sort of wavered on this idea and my body will let me know if I can do this. Please send me back your posts and tell me what your resolutions are. Cheers and Happy New Year.