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A Mom's Year

Creating a comfortable life one moment at a time

January 1, 2011

Happy New Year!

There are so many elements that make up a mom’s year, but as Count Rugen says in The Princess Bride, “If you haven’t got your health, then you haven’t got anything.” So to that end, I’m starting the year with a good workout. Since I completely fell off the fitness wagon in December, I need to reboot my system. My favorite jump-starter is Jillian Michaels’ 30-Day Shred. There are three levels, so I start with the first one and do it until I feel I can move on. Super intense, but at 20 minutes per level it’s wonderfully quick and efficient. I use two five-pound weights and think that’s plenty. Do you have a favorite way to jump back into exercising after time off?

(Lexie and Britta working on their spins)

This morning, the kids filled out these 2011 Fitness Resolution sheets from the December/January issue of Family Fun magazine. Here are some of the things they came up with: learn karate, do 100 jumping jacks, participate in the Prescott Daze 1-Mile Fun Run, do a spin in ice-skating, and go on a 10-mile hike. Great goals. I’d better get moving so I can keep up.

  • Ran out of time and didn’t make homemade tiramisu for New Year’s Eve. But Real Simple’s modified version worked just fine. I added whipped cream and powdered cocoa on top.
  • Wouldn’t you like to attend this ice skating party? Magical.
  • Gretchen Rubin suggests you create a one-word New Year’s resolution. For 2011 my theme is “peace.” What’s yours?

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  1. Tim says

    January 5, 2011 at 11:28 am

    For 2011, my resolution is “determination.” I’m determined to get better and accomplish many things this year.

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  2. grandpa jeff says

    January 6, 2011 at 9:59 am

    What a great blog, Shannon! Terrific challenge ahead to maintain it and to keep coming up with the wonderful photos. It does seem as if a person (not moi, of course) could get themselves in trouble with all of the detours to the decadent desserts. Do you have plans to add 500 daily situps to the 100 pushup challenge? Carry on, looking forward to seeing more, good luck.

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  3. Lisa says

    January 7, 2011 at 11:30 am

    My one-word resolution would be GRACE. Want to recognize it more, and spread it more.

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Hello! My name is Shannon Taylor. I'm a long-time writer and editor from Minnesota surprised to find myself on an island in the Pacific Northwest. I'm sharing this adventure with my husband, three younger children (our oldest goes to college in Chicago), and two dogs. This blog is where I gather my thoughts and share my favorite things. I hope you find something here to inspire you and maybe even help you feel a little more ready to tackle your day.
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