Setting family goals and rituals for 2009

The new year is a perfect time to set goals as a family.  It is also the perfect time to create new family rituals that develop stronger relationships within the family unit.  One thing is for sure, working as a team sure beats working all by yourself on anything in life!

So what goals or rituals are important to your family in 2009?

Here are some of the Stuckey family goals and rituals for 2009:

1.  We will schedule daddy time for Rivers (our son and only child) every weeknight from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. I am sure it will be filled with pillow fights, gardening, fishing or any number of sports in the yard.  Daddy frequently travels with his job and leaves to go to work early in the morning.  By planning this time for Rivers and daddy we will be sure their relationship continues to grow and flourish.

2. We will take a family photo (with the digital camera) once a month to remember one of our favorite activities for that month and then compile them into a yearly calendar for 2010. In  2010 we will be able to compare whether our interests are the same.

3. We will choose a community service project to participate in at least every other month. We will begin in January by collecting supplies for our local animal shelter.

4. We will each have a small notebook to record every time we spend money. We have divided the pages into 2 columns – the left column says, “wants” and the right column says, “needs.”  For Christmas, we bought ourselves a play ATM machine to deposit savings each week.  Our goal is to save at least $50 per week. We look forward to a trip to Disney World in September with the savings.

So what are your family’s rituals and goals for 2009? Leave a comment to let the world know.