My Back Yard

I’ve pretty much given up on weight loss resolutions. Either the weight loss switch flips. Or it doesn’t. There’s no sense to making resolutions that I can’t keep.

Instead I’m making an exercise resolution. I hereby resolve to work up to exercising three days a week in 2007. My goal is to create a more energetic, healthier me in 2007. 

I have scheduled an appointment with a personal trainer for December 27. I’m prepared to try a weekly appointment for 10 weeks, in hope of getting my butt over to the gym on a regular basis.

I’d also like to take at least one class per week. Classes make me push my limits. I’m too easy on myself when I work out alone.

What’s your New Year’s resolution? 

Today Iggy is in the same boat as a father who bought his children a jungle gym with assembly required.

Except in Iggy’s case, he bought a galvanized storage shed to protect seeds from the ravaging squirrels who teethed their way into our heavy-duty plastic bin. The squirrels got a few extra snacks out by breaking into the bin. But ultimately their handiwork let rain soak and ruined large bags of hulled sunflower seeds and bird food.

Last night Iggy took the shed assembly instructions into bed. He read them thoroughly in preparation. He also set two alarm clocks for 7 a.m. They rang in tandem for less than 30 minutes this morning before he hoisted himself out of bed.

Iggy steeled himself to be efficient today. "Basically, I’ve got to accomplish two days of assembly in one day," he said. "You’re crazy if you think I’m going out for lunch with you." I had foolishly broached the idea of going to the yummy buffet at Masala Art, an Indian restaurant.