Resolution Reality Check: Marcus vs. The List

Nothing says ‘New Year, New Me’ quite like finding your husband’s abandoned resolution list from 2023 still clinging to life on the fridge door.

Resolution Reality Check: Marcus vs. The List

While Marcus optimistically scribbled down his 2026 goals this morning, our resident detective Theo made a discovery that had us all in stitches.

The evidence speaks for itself

The evidence was damning: ‘Learn Spanish’ (Duolingo streak lasted 12 days), ‘Run 5K’ (running shoes still have tags), and my personal favorite, ‘Organize garage’ (currently housing three abandoned hobbies and a broken leaf blower).

Detective Theo presents the evidence

But you know what? I love that Marcus keeps trying. Even Sophie got involved in the consultation process, though mostly to point out which goals were ‘totally unrealistic, Dad.’

Family consultation required for proper goal setting

This year’s list includes some classics with a twist: ‘Actually finish ONE hobby project’ and ‘Stop buying mechanical keyboards’ (we’ll see how long that one lasts). Here’s to Marcus’s eternal optimism and my role as the loving wife who documents all his beautiful failures. At least his resolution photography skills have improved - I taught him well.