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So January is just percolating along as it should. Well, almost as it should. The usual two steps forward, one step back with the “resolutions” that I am choosing to call intentions instead. I have actually picked just one for this month: sleep. Get more of it. Whether it’s at night (sometimes not entirely possible because of sugar bug testing) or napping, I need MORE. I have been feeling the effects of long-term sleep deprivation for a while now which led me to my January goal of getting more sleep. On top of that, my exercise regimen has fallen by the wayside because it’s very hard to exercise when you are chronically sleep-deprived. Then there’s the snack foods. Don’t get me started on the snack foods. All of these factors started me thinking and, while sometimes a dangerous thing for me to do, this time I think it could be helpful! I was realizing that I am worn out and have not been taking basic care of myself so, in order to motivate me to re-build good habits and, hopefully help some of you do the same…

Each month this year on A Mommy’s Life will be devoted to a different aspect of taking care of The Mommy. This month it will be sleep. The effects of sleep-deprivation and methods for getting more and better sleep will be featured but there will be a sprinkling of the usual angst and other stuff, too. While I don’t have all the months planned yet, I know that I’d like to focus on sleep for January and nutrition for February. There are a few more ideas floating around in my head but, if you have a topic you’d like me to devote a month to, let me know!