New Year's Resolutions

My New Year's resolutions are simple this year, learn how to cook and read more.  Now that I'm a 'stay at home' mother, it's time I learn how to cook.  My role as super housewife extraordinaire will finally be complete.   I will be cooking at least one meal per week in order to master the art.  This week was my first week and I made my own version of Rosemary Chicken.  I say my own version because I accidentally use Thyme instead of Rosemary.  Luckily, Thyme goes well with chicken.  It was very easy (a big thanks to Doug for recommending Marcella Hazan's recipe).  The chicken was accompanied by roasted brussel sprouts and a tossed salad.  Now, what to make next week?  I'm thinking stews, soups, or a pot pie.  Any suggestions?


As for reading, I thought I would have more time to read now that I'm home with Zadie.  Boy, was I wrong!  I used to read a book or three a month.  I have yet to complete a book since Zadie's been born.  Right now I'm reading Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro and am really enjoying it.  Also reading Nowhere Man by Aleksander Hemon.  This has been on my bedside table for a year.  And lastly, I'm in the middle of The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson.  I read this one in bed because it's on my iphone kindle which means I don't have to turn on the bedroom light.  Perfect for when I can't fall back asleep after feeding Zadie at 3am.  I have two other books I borrowed from friends that I'm dying to read too.  So, this will be a challenge.  A challenge I'm going to enjoy.  


What are you resolutions?  I would love to hear them.  


love,
j