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 Happy new year!  We started our day with the traditional new year trudge and stopped for a photo opportunity by this graffiti, which has been doing the rounds for a fair few months.

Dulcie's very into copying these days, so she quickly adopted this squatting pose.  No shame.

Dulcie walked for MILES today and not just straight miles either - we also stopped off at a play park and an outdoor gym.  We finally wrestled her into her pram when her knees started to buckle under her weight.  We always end up going for a long wander on new year's day, but this was a particularly nice one, through the parks and along by the river.  There were loads of people doing the same thing.  Our other new year tradition is a Chinese takeaway, something we always devour with great gusto, knowing that the new regime begins on January 2nd!  I've contemplated lots of resolutions for this year, but have decided not to bother.  It was a bit depressing to look back on last January and realise how much my resolve dissolved over the course of the year.  I always have the same aims in the back of my mind (getting my house and my health in the best order they can be while making time for craft and other fun activities) no matter the time of year, so I think I'll just continue to strive towards that without officially resolving anything.  What are your plans for the year ahead?