How I Will Change in 2010

The end of 2009 is drawing near
A new year will arrive
Time to work on resolutions
I made for myself back in 2005

I won't be angry at my teen
For skipping out on chores
I'll stay calm, cool, and collected
While he slams all the doors

I won't get upset if he stays out late
or when he forgets to call
I'll sit quietly by and listen
while he bounces and bounces that basketball

I resolve to stop nagging
if he forgets to take out the trash
I will just remind him nicely,
trying not to be brash.

If he plays his drums all day and night
or his radio in volume overload
I will just remind him to turn it down
before my head explodes

I promise to quit complaining
I will remember to think twice
If I start to lose my temper
I promise to be nice

Wait, can I promise to do all this?
I am sure I made these resolutions before
Maybe I'd better think about trying again
When my child turns 24