It's kind of like New Years, isn't it? We greet it with a bit of dread and a whole lot of hope! At least, I do! Some wistful reflection threaded thru as well. BIG plans: read more do homework FIRST MAKE them do their homework FIRST less screen time ok I'll be more involved this time around, maybe I'll volunteer or something ok I'll show more interest this time around, meddle a little more--so I'm in the know ok I'll chill out a little more--trust them to take care of the things--give them the chance I'll do homework when them before it's too late at night and we're all about to melt down I won't participate in any melt downs, I'll just maturely oversee and empathize I'll stay on top of, and of THEM on top of: Their Rooms, Their Laundry, Their Chores--pleasantly! consistently! well-oiled-machine in the works but not too well oiled ohmygoodness I don't need to run SUCH a tight ship! loosen up a little they're just kids still   ...