2011

New year = new goals, right? I was supposed to read War and Peace in 2010, but I definitely only made it to page 54 (of 1010 pages). In my defense, I have been super busy this year! I do think goals are a good thing- like my daily goal of making Layla laugh. Usually, I can pull a face, say something silly, or tickle her to make her giggle. She also thinks it's funny to be startled, so I scare her quite often because I also think it's hilarious to see her jump. That sounds mean, doesn't it? Don't worry, I promise she really laughs when I scare her. I love hearing her laugh, it makes my day.

Tonight she thought it was hilarious every time Mitch talked on his cell phone. Completely random, I know. Last night she thought it was hilarious when Mitch fake laughed at her. I hid and got it on video. Keep watching it, I promise she laughs.

I am keeping my goals simple this year so that I can actually achieve them:

1. Make Layla laugh every day.

2. Read War and Peace. I'm already on page 150. It's much easier to read it on my Kindle than to carry around a 5 pound book!

3. Start running more. I am signed up for the Ogden Relay and Ragnar, so I better get training!

I don't have time for many more goals. My life is pretty much consumed with wifely and motherly duties, which I wouldn't trade for the world!

**Side note for record keeping sake: Layla has learned how to move her fingers up and down over her lips while talking to make sounds. She thinks she's pretty cool. We think it's adorable.**