On New Year's resolutions . . .

Ah, the time-honored tradition of ringing in the New Year with expectations that everything will change. As you know, things WILL change for Husband and me . . . he graduates from his residency in June and we will be moving. Where? Who knows! I am a little panicked about that!

They say a resolution is not a goal until it is in writing. So, boring and dull as it may be, I am writing mine down.

I really decided I wouldn't make resolutions this year, instead I would make lifestyle changes, which is why I know giving up everything at once is diet-suicide.

So, the following are what I have in mind for the coming year . . .

things I am cutting out:

• wheat products (they make me bloat and give my heartburn!)
• dairy products (I have a mold allergy which many of them trigger)
• diet Coke (not caffeine, just diet Coke)
• processed foods (only those okayed by Dr. McDougall)
• crabbiness ('nough said)

things I will do:

• get back to a size 6 permanently
• work out daily: home DVD or gym 3x week; gazelle or walk daily
• Walk Allie daily, rain or shine (Freezing rain is excluded)
• clean the house on a regular schedule (see schedule below)
• finish a few crocheting/knitting projects
• get the house ready to sell here
• sell Michigan condo

things I will clean:

• Daily: pick up after ourselves!
• Monday: bedrooms
• Tuesday: bathrooms (touch-ups)
• Wednesday: the Study
• Thursday: dining room and front porch
• Friday: living room
• Saturday: thorough bathroom cleaning, laundry, misc. pick-up
• Sunday: kitchen and ironing
• Basement as needed

I figure, 15 minutes of cleaning a day vs. letting it get out of hand (like the study right now!) is much easier.

My mantra:

It is far easier to keep up than to catch up.

Don't be afraid to share yours!