Happy New Year! I hope 2019 has started off well for all of you. We have a tradition of hosting New Year’s Eve at our home and this year was not different. I believe this may have been the tenth year we hosted but who’s counting, right? The party has changed over the years as we’ve gotten older and children came into the picture. We’ve had parties end at 4am but now we’re starting at 6pm and if you’re still standing at 10pm, I’ll kindly offer you something to go! That gives me enough time to clean up and join my husband on the couch to watch the ball drop before heading swiftly off to bed. The kids don’t get the memo that they’re supposed to sleep later on New Year’s Day!
As we start a new year, there seems to be a lot of pressure to make new resolutions and make changes to your life. Like most people, my resolutions tend to be similar from year to year, meaning I don’t quite get that part of my life resolved as I had hoped. As I look ahead to 2019, I’ve decided I should concentrate on the parts of my life that are great and keep them that way instead of adding something else to my plate. I juggle a lot as a mother of three small boys, a wife and a small business owner. Like that tradition of hosting New Year’s Eve, here are some of the pieces of my life I resolve to keep running as smoothly as they are.
- Schedules: We’re a very busy household with 5 different schedules for work, school, classes and playdates. I keep most of our dates in my handy iPhone calendar and post the important ones on our family calendar. Each year, I create a calendar which lists the birthdays of friends and family and has photos from the past year. It is a great way to keep us on point and enjoy some memories from the past year.
- Exercise: I used to work out 6 days a week, that was before having kids. With three of them running around it is often difficult to carve out time for myself to get the exercise I need. Last April I joined Obe Fitness and can work out in the privacy of my own home at 6am before anyone else wakes up. In addition to these workouts 3 days a week, I aim for 1 day of yoga, 1 run and 1 other workout(Physique 57, Fhitting Room, Swimming). I strive to keep that going through 2019 to keep my body and mind healthy!
- Healthy Eating: I love cooking and cook a lot for myself and my family which equates to healthier eating. Typically for the grown-ups at home I keep the meals low carb with lots of vegetables and healthy proteins. The kids get their fair share of pasta and potatoes but usually mixed with some healthy proteins and fresh fruits and vegetables. French fries and milkshakes are a staple when we’re eating out but balancing that with healthy home cooking keeps us on a well-balanced diet. And my go-to snack during the day is a mix of almonds, raisins and chocolate chips… a little bit of sweet to complement the protein in the nuts and get me through the afternoon.
What are your resolutions for 2019?
Happy Friday,
Julie