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After blogging here since 2008, I’ve decided to consolidate my personal and review blogs. Over time, it’s become difficult for me to decide which posts go here and which go on Mom’s Favorite Stuff. In the interest of making things easier, I’m going to stop blogging here and move all of my personal posts over to Mom’s Favorite Stuff. Multitasking Mommy will redirect to Mom’s Favorite Stuff for the foreseeable future, and I will definitely be posting lots of personal posts over there – including my fitness goals and my experience with Accutane!
See you over there!
Yes, every year I come up with a whole bunch of resolutions that I want to follow. And, every year, some of the same resolutions pop up. I haven’t stopped working on them, but some of them have taken a bit more time than others.
So, here are my 2012 Resolutions!
- Work out more! Yes, this one pops up every year. I got a head start on this one, because I’ve actually been working out quite aggressively over the last few weeks. I do have some concerns on keeping this one as I start Accutane next week, but I’ll just keep moving.
- Eat healthier foods. This resolution relates to the Accutane also. I have to work on lowering my cholesterol (which is already high), because the Accutane is going to increase it even more.
- Work on my friendships. I have to work harder at my friendships because lately, I’ve been so busy that I haven’t made time for friendships. And now, I really miss them.
- Get more organized. I desperately need to organize my home, and my home office. The New Year is a perfect time to do it.
- Work on my blog strategy. The start of the New Year is always a good time to re-evaluate goals and plans.
I don’t really like when Christmas Day falls on a weekend (yes, I’m Christian, but thank you very much for all of the Hanukkah greetings). Not only does the holiday sneak up on you, a weekend Christmas Day means less vacation time for my husband and children. As of right now, I’m completely done and ready for the holidays. No more baking. No more wrapping. No more buying.
This year, I’m grateful for another wonderful year. We lost my husband’s grandmother in March, but she was suffering quite a bit and was very ready. We welcomed two new nieces. I started a new blog – Family Travel Magazine, and saw Mom’s Favorite Stuff and Family Friendly Boston grow. My son started kindergarten. We got a new puppy, and she’s already a huge part of our family. And, I have a new running goal.
Now, on to Valentine’s Day:
A display at Joann Fabrics - Photo Taken 12/22/11
Our little Havanese puppy turns one today – she’s now a full-fledged dog!
Yesterday, runDisney announced their newest race (a reincarnation of a prior favorite) – the Tower of Terror 10 Miler.
My favorite park. My favorite attraction. My favorite friends. Yep, I’m in.
So, I’ve got 10 full months to train for 10 miles, and I’m going to do it. I’m going to run those 10 miles, and then I’m going to get back to half-marathon shape to take on either the Tinkerbell at Disneyland, or the Half-Marathon at Walt Disney World in 2013.
Now, who’s going to run the Tower of Terror 10 Miler with me??
With my son in kindergarten and my daughter in first grade, they’ve both moved beyond the preschool stage, and are now little people. People with their own opinions, talents, and personalities. I’ve loved watching their little personalities emerge – it’s like a small insight into what they’ll be like as adults.
My daughter is the connector. She’s smart, but what will propel her into success is her glowing personality. She’s always happy, always smiling, and people want to be around her. She’s also incredibly observant and has a fabulous memory. The world is her oyster – she can do almost anything she wants to do.
The little guy is more shy but he’s incredibly intelligent. He already knows his way around a computer, iPhone, and iPad, and every day, he learns a new skill. He’s quiet and prefers smaller groups. He’s not quite Type-A – he’s more sensitive than that. He’s got a quiet intelligence and I can’t wait to see him flourish.
The best thing? Growing up, I was an exact combination of the two of them. I never had the social skills my daughter has, but I was certainly social, with the observation skills and memory. But, I also had a bit of that quiet intellect that my son has. It’s amazing to see the two of them grow up.
I waved the white flag.
I tried Retin A. Differin. Duac. Peels. Microdermabrasion. Proactiv. Apple Cider Vinegar. Obagi. Antibiotics. Honey and cinnamon. Vitamins.
Nothing worked for the long term.
Obagi did help clear things up, but then everything came back.
I was frustrated. A bit depressed.
I’m sick of hiding my face. Sick of talking with my hand over my chin to hide a huge breakout. Sick of the pain.
So, starting in January, I’m going on Accutane.
I didn’t want to. I hate taking medications for cosmetic reasons. But this isn’t cosmetic anymore. It’s physical and emotional.
Wish me luck.
This weekend, while in Nantucket, I’ve been inspired to make some design changes in our home. Here are a few of the things that caught my eye.
We’re here in Nantucket for the Christmas Stroll – here’s the view from our hotel. Check out my tweets with the hashtag #nantucketstroll, and my full post with be up on Family Travel Magazine next week!
As a work at home mom, I often struggle with my place in the mom world. I’m not entirely a stay-at-home mom, but I don’t get the socialization I used to get when I worked outside the home. While I’m often a quiet, private person, I’m also social. So, I’ve really had a hard time with being isolated. Even when I worked from home in my old job, I got phone calls all day and never really felt isolated.
Now that my kids are in school during the day, I have more freedom, but not the friendships. I have lots of friends, but no one that I can just go shopping with, go to lunch with, go to the movies with. It’s harder to make those connections. Being social takes making a big effort – rather than just go to lunch with my co-workers, or my roommates, or my college friends, I have to make plans. It’s not easy.
I’d love to know how moms deal with this. Do you have friends in your community? Do you make an effort to make plans?
Photo credit: Jen DeCesari
