I think the most
popular resolution of the New Year is to be healthier. We all start our plans January 2
nd full of hope.
For me going to the gym is part of my routine, but I always have new goals to keep me motivated. Last year running was a big focus, but I have really missed my spin classes and wanted to get back into that along with everything else.
I used to do spin 3-4 times a week. I
actually spinned the day before I gave birth to Elise so I'm not a beginner.
I was excited this morning when I got up getting organized to get out the door in time to get my bike for a great class. I arrived early so I could set up and got Corinne off to Child Care. When I walked back into the spin room and sat down what do I hear? A women talking to the instructor saying she should stand at the door and determine all the "Regulars". She went on to say if you were not a regular you should go to the waiting list. I don't even think she noticed me when she was saying this. Maybe she did? It got me to thinking though what right does she have to single people out? Imagine how someone that has never taken spin before felt hearing her??
I'll admit being a person that goes to the gym year round it's busier at certain times. It can be
annoying to change your routine, but at one time we were all beginners, right?
I have a treadmill at home but would rather go to the gym. I have been lucky to have supportive, instructors, and friends that make it fun to spend an hour exercising.
As a Mom of two little ones that have been tagging alone with me from the age of 6 months I know how hard it is to just
GET to the gym we should all be supportive of each other.
Taken from a night out with Neal. We were at a bar and grill that used to be a bank. This was the ceiling
Lonely Ice cycle
Every morning as I drink my coffee usually cold my 3rd daughter Boo greets me to play a game of catch. 
I love this picture! They can fight but they love each other and play together so wonderfully now. I wish I could bottle this age.
Girls have a long weekend. Picture from Boston.
Corinne out at the bus stop every moring. Today it single digits.
Happy Birthday to me. Neal and the girls got this cake with my favorite princesses.
Beautiful
Date night celebrating both our Birthdays
A self portrait because I'm the picture taker. I did purchase a tripod and
Second week of January and just a dusting of snow. 
My drug of choice, along with coffee, oh and maybe a little wine and 
Corinne loves to take shoes out of my closet and walk around. I
First snow not a lot but enough to be annoying. But it's January
Game night! Trying to teach the girls about games that don't involve angry
Portrait of my life as Cookie Mom. Also a shameless attempt to sell you
Day1: We started New Year's early. Luckily Neal and I didn't stay up to midnight with our 5:30AM wake up. I let Neal sleep and made french toast and bacon for the girls as they created these signs.
Day 2: A cliche I know, but I'm sure you will see many fitness themes throughout the year as it's a big part of my day to day routine. With the holiday rush it wasn't not my top priority but today I hit it hard at the gym today.
Day 3: Back to school and routines for all of us!! It was nice to have them home but I think we all need to get back to reality. When you look closely at this picture I can see Elise waving from the window. I wonder how many more years I have before this goes away..sigh. 
Day 4: A portrait shot of my cutie waiting and I waiting for the bus. We are bundled up with our first frigid day of the year. It was 9 degrees this morning, but we still have no snow.
Day 6: Family dinner at one of our favorite Japanese Hibachi Style restaurants. I love that no color crayons or Leapster is needed. The entertainment is them cooking the food. It's also refreshing to have a kids meal that has vegetables!
