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Start the New Year Right

Resolutions for Mothers of Multiples

By Elizabeth Lyons

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It's a new year. Time for new perspectives, attitudes, and – if you're under the age of 5 in my house – behaviors. Never mind the standard resolutions to eat better, lose a few pounds or clean more frequently. Let's be honest, we make them every year and every year we barely stick with them past January 6. This year, let's make a few realistic resolutions that will ensure a more stress-free lifestyle.

Out With the Old, In With the New!
It's time for a cleansing. Don't worry; I am not referring to your house – yet. I'm asking you to cleanse your frazzled mind. Leave all the frustrations, challenges and tantrums of the past year behind.

Said Norman Cousins, an author, poet and writer, "Life is an adventure in forgiveness." Take a minute (or an hour, if necessary) to forgive your children for the things they damaged or destroyed last year. Forgive your husband for not realizing or acknowledging with enough frequency how much you accomplish each day. Forgive yourself for reacting less than calmly in your more frustrating moments. Wipe the slate clean. Remember that this year, your children will likely lose their interest in the breakables of yesteryear. Your husband has another 365 days to work toward the moment when you can no longer ask in desperation, "Honey, when are you going to get it?"

And by all means, hit the mall this weekend and buy one cute skirt – the sales this time of year are reason enough!

Ensure You Have a New Calendar
We moms are nothing without our calendars. I believe if I had to choose between a cell phone and a calendar, I might surprise even myself and pick the calendar. Instead of buying a simple, bland calendar that only reminds you of how busy your life has become, find a humorous one that will guarantee you start each day with a laugh.

I like to keep a day-to-day calendar next to my more professional – and cluttered – one, which provides a humorous quote or thought that keeps me smiling all day long (and sometimes longer).

At the top of my list: The Bad Girl's Rage-a-Day calendar, Moms: Funny and True Tales of Motherhood Day-to-Day Calendar and the Cathy Day-to-Day Calendar. Each of these is available at www.calendarexpress.com

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