Getting Started

So, I should start by saying that today is my birthday. Today is my 31st birthday to be exact. Currently, my children are running around the house playing and fighting with each other with only their PJ bottoms on. My husband is playing on the xbox, and I am looking for a change. Christmas break has been great. It always seems to provide a much needed respite from the usual grind. In my case it's been especially nice because I get a break from school as well as the kids. While I was spending way to much time on the web yesterday I saw a post on pinterest titled "52 weeks to a more organized home". I liked it of course, but then I started thinking. I need a more organized home, sure, but I really need a more organized self. A more healthful self. A more healthful family. I will admit that I take a certain pride in looking for and buying minimally processed food, attempting to limit the TV my kids watch, and running (which by the way I haven't done since Black Friday...). While I do the right things some of the time, it's not nearly often enough. Last year I made 2 New Year's resolutions that I expected were realistic. They were 1)run a half marathon 2)Play my own music at an open mic night. I kept one of them. This spring I ran the coldest, rainiest 13.1 miles EVER. I never made it to that open mic night, though, and looking at the calendar, I don't think that it'll happen by tomorrow at midnight. This year, or for the next 52 weeks anyway, I want to do something big. Something that me, Shaun, and the kids can get excited about. It will mean good things for all of us. So, this Sunday morning after I get home from work, I will get things going with week 1. Each week will be a new habit. I plan to incorporate nutrition, exercise, family time/activities, and spirituality into these new habits. ALL of those things are important. ALL of them matter. Please join in, I would love to see what suggestions you might have for new things to begin/add. I am doing this with a certain plan in mind but would love to hear what you all have to say. So, here's to getting started.