New Year’s Resolutions

Now that we’ve all made our New Year’s Resolutions, how are we going to keep them?  Let’s get our pets involved!  I saw a little clip on television that suggested ways to get your pets to help you keep your resolutions.

Like most people, I want to become more physically fit by exercising more and eating healthy.  Also the doctor seems to think my cholesterol number is too high, I suggested it was from Thanksgiving Dinner, he’s not buying it.

My dogs love to go for walks.  All I need to say in front of the dogs is the word “walk” and I have their full attention. They go crazy, tails wagging, running back and forth to the door with some howling thrown in the mix!  Their energy and excitement makes going for a walk enjoyable.  We all get the benefit of exercise and fresh air.

The dogs may also be helpful when it comes to eating healthy. They like to hang around the kitchen while I’m cooking.  After I’ve finished cutting up carrots or apples I always give them a couple of pieces.  Of course they can’t have chocolate and I don’t like to give them baked goods, I don’t want them to get overweight, it’s not good for them.  Hey, it’s not good for me either!  If I won’t give it to the dogs, I shouldn’t be eating it myself. 

Getting organized is another one of my usual resolutions.  I’m not sure enlisting the pets to help with this one will work out as well.  One of our cats tries to keep the counter and table clutter free.  I’m not fond of his methods as he throws everything on the floor.  New Years Day he sent a bottle of black glitter nail polish crashing on to the tile floor.  Yes, of course it broke and traveled across the tile.  I was able to get the black polish off the floor, however, we still have some glitter in the grout.  My daughter says not to worry about that, after all princesses live here!

I’m hoping my pets will help me stay on track.  What tips do you have for keeping our New Year’s Resolutions?

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