Happy New Year

So I did an image search for a New Year's Picture and I guess the filter was off.. let's just say if any of my kids are doing that for New Year's I don't want to know about it!!

For the rest of you... HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 

From Me and Mine..

Happy Chinese New Year

I love trying to figure out if my kids even remotely match their zodiac or horoscope signs.. both the western and Chinese versions. It is a fun hobby of mine, almost a guilty pleasure.. with the Chinese New Year Upon Us I thought it would be fun to compare...

HAIR BOY - Gemini, Dragon...
gemini: Productive, articulate, intelligent, curious, persuasive, witty, young, clever, cheerful, explorer, smooth, smart, convincing, amusing, gregarious, ingenious, but can be obstinate, can talk too much, tense, cunning, fickle, shallow, inconsistent, superficial, irritating and irritable
dragon: Positives: Original, Confident, Resourceful, Adaptable, Valiant, Enthusiastic
Negatives: Arrogant, Tactless, Hot-headed, Critical, Unpredictable, Quick-tempered

PITA BOY - Aquarius, Horse..
aquarius: Progressive, original, idealist, altruistic, issue-oriented, charismatic, up-to-date, visionary, humanitarian, personable, imaginative, generous, inspiring, practical, congenial, casual, open-minded, amiable, inventive, off-beat, but can be rebellious, eccentric, thoughtlessness, contrarian, childish, aloof, uninvolved, obstinate, antisocial, unconventional, impressionable
horse: Positives: Vivacious, Witty, Independent, Cheerful, Refined, Friendly, has Stamina
Negatives: Selfish, Volatile, Impatient, Vain, Reckless

WORD GIRL - Scorpio, Goat..
scorpio: Passionate, vibrant, magnetic, perceptive, emotional, sensual, alert, willful, determined, resourceful, purposeful, directed, dominant, ambitious, fearless, committed, intense, but can be obsessive, extreme, vengeful, jealous, spiteful, unforgiving, bully, menacing, possessive, arrogant
goat: Positives: Artistic, Cultured, Kind, Gentle, Intelligent, Sensitive
Negatives: Self-indulgent, Dependent, Insecure, Ungrateful

BLOND GIRL - Cancer, Dog..
cancer: Intuitive, sensitive, responsive, aware, family/home oriented, shy, understanding, feeling, imaginative, dependable, conservative, loving, but can be moody, touchy, prickly, hostile
dog: Positives: Reliable, Persistent, Devoted, Resourceful, Unselfish, Honest
Negatives: Introvert, Nosy, Anxious, Pessimist, Cynic, Moody

and just to be fair to them...

Me - Cancer, Tiger...
cancer: Intuitive, sensitive, responsive, aware, family/home oriented, shy, understanding, feeling, imaginative, dependable, conservative, loving, but can be moody, touchy, prickly, hostile
tiger: Positives: Courageous, Enthusiastic, Bold, Sociable, Energetic, Optimist
Negatives: Volatile, Impulsive, Impatient, Hot-Headed, Vain, Disobedient


What I find interesting is how they seem to have similar tendencies and are vaguely accurate.. I can see where people put their faith and beliefs into these signs.. for me, they are fun and maybe play a small part in who I am, who my children are.. I of course believe that I am the reason they are wonderful, dynamic, courageous, smart, funny and talented Of course their father is the reason they are defiant, arrogant, domineering, overbearing... well I am sure you get the point..

For Any Teen Who May Actually Read This

Tonight is a night for celebrating the new year.. as a culture we tend to party in excess and take risks that maybe on another night we don't. But I am asking each of you to please think of those around you that love you...

Before you take that drink, think...
Before you get in that car.. think
Before you trust the sobriety of another... think
Before you mock your parents for insisting that they drive...think

You are loved, cared for... and we want to see you tomorrow safe and sound..