January 1st in northeast TN is not usually almost 80°. I would have enjoyed it, but I was stuck in the house recovering from COVID. I could have gone outside, but that would have required the exertion of energy. That little bit of energy would be needed for a shower and to bring a basket of laundry down the steps.

I am not one to make a lot of resolutions because I find that I’m not good at keeping them. I’m more of a sticky note and throw it away or daily check list kind of gal. Thinking of something I want to accomplish for an entire year is daunting. One year I set out to steer clear of Wal-Mart for the year. I did it! The year I had gastric bypass, I of course wanted to lose weight. I lost 100 lbs the 1st year. I’m equally proud of both of those accomplishments.

We have 2 couches and a recliner in our den. I was in the recliner. I had a kid on both legs. In that moment, they chose me. I know these moments will be less and less as time goes on. For today, I enjoyed it. For today, River snuggled up to me on one of my legs and slept for at least an hour. Today they chose me.

This year I want to be present more. Since testing positive for COVID 11 days ago, I’ve been more present. I’ve watched more TV with the kids. I’ve watched more movies. I haven’t been very active, but I’ve put down the phone and interacted more. Today I introduced them to a childhood favorite movie of mine, E.T. Last night we watched Harry and the Hendersons.