Every year, people with very good intentions sit down and type out a list of New Year’s resolutions, usually consisting of some lofty goals like "I will never touch fast food again" or "I will whip those saddle bags into shape" or "I will be a more patient parent." But there's a reason that most people’s resolutions have been broken by January 2nd... they’re too … [Read more...] about My Totally Reasonable New Year’s Resolutions
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Our “Couples Resolutions” – The Taller One Puts Away Laundry!
As we make our way into January, I am already struggling with the commitments I made to myself for the upcoming year - but still I felt remiss that I neglected to come up wtih some "Couples Resolutions" for my husband and me.I've been writing letters to him in an effort to highlight some things I would like him to STOP doing, and thought this would be the perfect way … [Read more...] about Our “Couples Resolutions” – The Taller One Puts Away Laundry!
7 Most Popular New Year’s Resolutions
While most people don't always manage to stick to their New Year's resolutions, I am all for making goals and trying to reach them. What's wrong with striving to improve your imperfections or change some bad habits? With that said, here are some of the most popular New Year's resolutions I've come across and some advice on how to actually achieve them: 1. Get in Shape No … [Read more...] about 7 Most Popular New Year’s Resolutions
What Are Your Kid’s New Year’s Resolutions?
Parenting is, more than anything, one killer New Year’s Resolution. Lofty goals, dismal failure, grateful acceptance of reality. When my first child was born, I aimed high as an optimistic 300-pound dieter on January 1st: I would be the mom to end all moms! The most patient, the smartest, the most dedicated. As a result I would imbue my son with the leadership skills to be … [Read more...] about What Are Your Kid’s New Year’s Resolutions?
Mom’s New Year’s Resolutions
My New Year’s resolutions all have to do with motherhood.Regrettably, before I can write one sentence, the topic gets dicey. Guilt, self-defensiveness, even panic, rise up like tidal waves.Of course I can be a better mom. Of course I want to be the best mom I can be. We all do. Motherhood is the most important, and hardest, endeavor most of us ever … [Read more...] about Mom’s New Year’s Resolutions