Resolution Check in

Recently, the Parrotts took stock of new year's resolutions made for 2013.  Here is how it is looking.

Resolution 1: Travel more.

We are going to go ahead and check this one off the list.  Anderson is raring to go and we are super excited about our upcoming travels this Summer!  We plan to visit a water park in Pennsylvania as well as the Omodt family in Kansas City!

Resolution 2: Learn to play an instrument.

Check. Check.  He may not make any money from it, but he is learning!

Resolution 3: Improve manners, especially while eating.

OK...admittedly we need to work on this one a bit.  But, that kid in the mirror was MUCH messier than Anderson.  He swears it!  Also, we may need to re-evaluate his role models, as Cookie Monster could also use some lessons in etiquette.

Resolution 4: Give more hugs.

Check and check...people and toys.  Hugs all around!

Resolution 5: Make time to dance and enjoy the music of others.

Well, we have been dancing quite a bit and enjoying music of all kinds.  I am not sure, however, that our skills are improving.  Luckily, improvement was not on the resolution list.  Anderson definitely dances like his dad.

Resolution 6: Make time to have a drink with friends.

We can always make time for friends!  They mean the world to us!  Anderson has a real affinity for his furry friends, but talks about his daycare friends all the time.  We are so thankful for Crestwood Childcare and Learning Center!

Resolution 7: Learn to drive.

 

Well, this one may take some time.  Anderson surprised his Great Grammy by shifting her cart into reverse at Sam's.  Grammy recovered well and Anderson had the time of his life.  He also climbed into the kayak on his own and was excited about the idea of being in a boat.

Resolution 8: Try new things, take risks, take a flying leap out of the comfort zone

Anderson recently started requesting bubble baths.  Therefore, I am counting it as something new (really, I just LOVE this picture).  He is also working on walking in other people's shoes and meeting new people/bovine.  Finally, he is working on his repeating skills as well as his stamina in saying the alphabet.  After K, it got a bit ugly.  Ha!  I am going to call this one "resolved."

Resolution 9: Build and create new things.

Anderson worked with his dad to build a tower at the Louisville Science Center.  They got it pretty high until Richard knocked it over.

Resolution 10: Cheer on the CARDS at as many games as possible!

We are working on this one with the help of Susan and Elgin as well as Anderson's Grammy and Granddaddy.  Anderson loves the live action games and enjoys the atmosphere.  He mostly loves finding, and tweeting at the Cardinal bird.