New year, new you?
We’re in the middle of the traditional January refrain.
While I’m still very much a work in progress, I do take exception to the idea that now we should all diet, detox, or exercise more. That last one I can’t argue with, but it’s not a once a year decision and you’re done.
It brought to mind a conversation I recently had with my son. Very out of the blue, he announced he was going to miss MacDonalds.
Turns out it was because it was his treat with Grandma and I always say no.
I broke the news to him that as a parent, it’s my job to make the little decisions every day, and hope they are mostly the right ones, so that he grows up into a healthy, happy, and nice person. That wasn’t Grandma’s job.
Maybe that’s why New Year’s resolutions seem a bit discordant. While it’s good to have a goal, what are the little everyday decisions that get you there?
My son’s eye roll confirmed it’s not the most exciting concept! And, also much easier said than done…
Tough Mother 