A resolution that doesn’t require hitting the gym or eating more vegetables

The weekend used to symbolize a time to stay up late. And a time to sleep in. A time to catch up on errands; wear the latest trends, and paint the town.

Not anymore.

These days, our weekends consists of going to be early, waking up with the birds, and watching endless episodes of Caillou and Dora.

An entourage of Little People has replaced social gatherings with real life friends.

And my closet full of heels and trendy clothes has been pushed aside in favor of a heinous, but comfortable pair of moccasins and an unflattering pair of pajama pants.

Yes, yes; time have changed. And definitely for the better. I love everything about being a mom. And extra love spending my days with these two…

But sometimes, in order to be a better mama, you just need to press the RESET button. The button that allows you to have some grown up time. The button that affords you a date night with your husband or a night out with friends. Never one to live up to the promise of starting a healthier lifestyle in the new year, I have decided to make the “reset button” my personal (and hopefully attainable) goal for 2011.

This week, if all goes well (and both kids stay healthy), G and I are going to put my resolution to the test. On Thursday, Aunt B is coming over so G and I can have a much needed date night. Just the two of us. G wont tell me where we’re going, but even if it’s McDonald’s, you better believe that I will be dining in a nice pair of heels! If that wasn’t exciting enough, we also have plans for Saturday; can you tell we’re an “all our nothing” couple? On Saturday, we’re headed to the Fox for dinner and entertainment from the Blue Man Group. Gran C and Big Daddy have graciously offered to entertain the kids (and the Little People) so that we can enjoy our evening out.

Here’s to a year of celebrating my time both as mother and as a wife! A year for more laughter. And more time spent with friends!

On Saturday, we had dinner and drinks with our friends Jamie and Ryan and their two precious girls, Ali and Rhodes. The three girls had a ball together. The grownups did too. While we laughed, the girls decided to make “alphabet soup” in the playroom bathroom. Thankfully, they were caught in they act just as the sink was overflowing with plastic food, toys, and toilet paper. Later, the three put on a concert and costume parade to redeem themselves.