We thought it’d be fun to round up some resolutions from local Birmingham moms. We’d love to hear yours as well, so comment away!
Devon, soon-to-be mom of 3 had this to say:
If I had to make one for next year it would just be to stay sane through the transition from 2 to 3 kids
We can all relate to that terrifying transition of having more children. But somehow, it always works out – after all – a woman can do anything she has to do!
Kerry has a little list going. Her resolutions are:
- To do something outside myself and my family – to get involved in my community.
- To get away on a girls weekend. Or three.
- Make sure the (new) baby gets some of the one on one classes his big sisters had. Play every day.
We think those are excellent resolutions. I can attest to the subsequent children not getting the one-on-one attention – definitely tops on my list this year as well.
Amber prefers to think of her New Year’s resolutions as goals. I like that idea. Here are her thoughts on some good goals to get the New Year off to a great start:
- Lose the baby weight and get back into my jeans!
- Get organized, especially the kids photos which need to be printed out and put in albums.
- To try and spend more time with hubby without the kids–date nights, etc.
Our familiar contributor and friend, Country Fried Mama had these resolutions to share with everyone:
- In the new year, I resolve to pee alone.
- I resolve to find a place other than my iPod in which to store my daughter’s extensive Raffi collection
- In 2010, I will surreptitiously replace all of our princesses-who-need-saving books with tales of Girl Power.
- By this time next year, I will help my children to see that I am not a human trash receptacle, and no, I can’t hold that dirty tissue.
Ah, yes. I would prefer to have some quality alone bathroom time as well CFM. Wouldn’t we all. Wouldn’t we all.
Britt, new mom of 2 tends to shy away from resolutions too. But she was kind enough to provide us with a few ideas of her own:
I have thought it over and decided that I am going to be much more present with my family. I’m always on the phone, Internet,reading, watching tv, usually while breastfeeding, and my family usually gets an incoherent “uh huh” from me. They deserve a little better than that, so I resolve to unplug a lil and look them in the face and engage with them!
The peeing alone part sounds pretty good. I doubt it will work here though.
Just when I have one child who understands what a closed bathroom door means, I go and have another one. 😀
I’m a Birmingham Mommy (well a Moody Mommy) and my New Year Resolution is to lose this 100 pounds that I have been carrying around for 12 years. It’s finally time to feel good about myself.
Kristin – we agree that it’s time to feel good about yourself! Hang in there and update us about your journey!
I love all of these and identify with each one. I’m right there with you on the girl power books!
I totally just blogged mine!
Yay! A new blogger! It’s fun – and it can go in so many directions! And what a terrific way to start by blogging those resolutions! Cheers!
Ok, here are mine – I usually don’t do them b/c I don’t follow through – thus a set up for failure. BUT – this year, I’m going to give it a go.
1. I’m going to try new things (food-wise). I barely eat meat, so I’m finding I have to be more and more creative with my recipes.
2. I’m going to have set work-time and set play-time. It’s crazy how a hobby can become a full-time gig (this site, sewing…)
3. I’m going to take more pictures. Somehow I have tons of pics of baby 1. Baby 2 barely has a presence in my photo albums – that will all change this year.
3. I’m going to worry less about the things that don’t matter and worry more about the things that do.
and finally #4 – Live with no fear! If I hesitate to do something out of fear, I’ll overcome that. If I hesitate due to solid reasoning – I’ll be listening to my gut.
Cheers everyone!