Where have those crazy Badbergs been?

So much for New Year's Resolutions! Actually, I didn't make any resolutions. I knew that I didn't need to inflict failure on myself. I've never been one for keeping them anyway. Sure, each and every year I've made the perfect list of behaviors that need changing; weight that needs to be lost; notes, thanks and gifts that need to be sent on time (don't laugh! I really do try); lists of friends and family that I need to keep in better contact with. Yes, it's very laudable. But, does it every really happen? I can't remember a year that even one resolution was kept. But, is a new year really a time for such negative self reflection? Why set ourselves up for failure and disappointment? How about this year we all stop wasting time trying to find the negative and concentrate on the positive, try to do our best and enjoy each day!

Now for some Badberg family updates.......

Gracie had a great Christmas (much thanks to family and friends)! She even received a call from the man himself. No, not George Clooney. That would be Mamma's best Christmas. Santa Claus called her! It was quite remarkable (note the pic of the phone caller id). She talked to him for near ten minutes and he even asked her about kissing Simon! Now how did he know that?

We are back in school now and having a great time watching and listening our little scholar learn to read. Everyday is a new word. She is spelling, sounding out, writing and reading. One of the first words she read to me was Saturn!

Her teacher, Mrs. Peterson is so creative. Everyday this month has a theme. We have had backwards day, slipper day, hat and teddy bear day. But, the best yet was 'crazy hair' day. I think it is fair to say that Bean had the most clever and creative hairdo in the class (all thanks go to Gracie's friend Sammy. who came up with the idea). And well, you be the judge...

yes, those are playing cards

a mouse, a q-tip, a comb,

and even a gum wrapper! It