So the last time I used a gym was when I was teaching swimming lessons/lifeguarding at the the YWCA/YMCA (I think over 12 years ago). And the only reason I used the facilities then was because it was free.
Over the years, I have thought about joining a gym. The main factors I used to prevent myself from signing up for one was money (of course, I only buy things on sale) and because it would be way too inconvenient to haul my butt there.
Since then, I have acquired a treadmill and recumbent bike (which I use consistently during the week and love the convenience) in my basement ( I would love a universal machine, but we currently have other priorities right now. Oh, I don't know like food). This has been my mode for training for triathlons (except when it is warm out, I will run and ride outside). Plus having kids makes it way too hard to get to a gym. Or at least that is what I have been telling myself for the last 7 years.
Understanding that I don't really train for the swimming part of the triathlons (yeah, I know, I don't train at all), I thought, since I am not working right now, I could maybe start training for the swimming part. Oh wait, it's winter. Oh and I don't belong to a gym. Interesting thoughts.
Wouldn't you know fate intervened and I just received a free membership to a local gym. Since I am not working right now, I will be able to train for the swim part after all. That is, of course, until I find a new job.
I just took the tour of the facility. Child #2 and #3 (Child #1 was in school) absolutely loved the play area. I am already planning out my schedule to take part in classes, weight lifting and lap swimming. Now, I will be able to play Racket Ball with my husband again. I think I am going to have to be accountable for those last ten pounds now unless I can just use the excuse its all muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat. Right?
Friends appear in mysterious ways. Thank you Music Man.
In conclusion, the only factor that really prevented me from joining a gym was the cost.
Grandpa, you would be proud:)
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Mom, what if...
"Mom, what if no one had heads?"
"Mom, what if no one had lips?"
"Mom, what if you mix french fries with snow?"
"Mom, what if you take ketchup and put it around your eyes?"
Over the past few days, I started to analyze a few of Child#2's questions. I hadn't really thought about this until she had asked about the french fries, but looking back she asks at least one of these types of questions every day.
Either she is going to be a stand up comedian or we may have a creative scientist on our hands. I am not sure which one is scarier. Every time she asks this type of question, I answer with a really long and in depth answer. And I absolutely love to watch her absorb my answers. I can see the wheels turning as she is absorbing and thinking of her next question.
However, the french fry one really made me laugh. After I laughed, both Child #2 and #3 broke out with a full barrel laugh (which my most favorite thing about being a parent, to hear them really laugh), which made me laugh even more.
I have to say I am really enjoying myself and I will have to catalog more of these questions as they come up.
"Mom, what if no one had lips?"
"Mom, what if you mix french fries with snow?"
"Mom, what if you take ketchup and put it around your eyes?"
Over the past few days, I started to analyze a few of Child#2's questions. I hadn't really thought about this until she had asked about the french fries, but looking back she asks at least one of these types of questions every day.
Either she is going to be a stand up comedian or we may have a creative scientist on our hands. I am not sure which one is scarier. Every time she asks this type of question, I answer with a really long and in depth answer. And I absolutely love to watch her absorb my answers. I can see the wheels turning as she is absorbing and thinking of her next question.
However, the french fry one really made me laugh. After I laughed, both Child #2 and #3 broke out with a full barrel laugh (which my most favorite thing about being a parent, to hear them really laugh), which made me laugh even more.
I have to say I am really enjoying myself and I will have to catalog more of these questions as they come up.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Catch 22
Well, Child #2 and #3 are extremely happy to stay home, but Child #1 is extremely mad. She has claimed it is not fair she has to go to school and her sisters get to stay home. She feels completely jipped. Depending on how long it takes me to find a job, she might be jipped for a little while.
It is definitely nice to be able to get dinner ready at a decent time and to enjoy it. And not to have a pile of laundry always waiting for me to fold. It has been fun spending more time with the girls and playing mommy. These are special times I will enjoy and embrace forever.
Everything happens for a reason...
It is definitely nice to be able to get dinner ready at a decent time and to enjoy it. And not to have a pile of laundry always waiting for me to fold. It has been fun spending more time with the girls and playing mommy. These are special times I will enjoy and embrace forever.
Everything happens for a reason...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
X Employee
Well it is official, I am among the 30% of unemployed. I may have to change this blog to Mother, Wife, Unemployed and Myself. Unless you all have a better suggestion. I am up for anything new.
Everything happens for a reason so I will take this opportunity to search for something more interesting and exciting. For now, I am in search of a new adventure.
Everything happens for a reason so I will take this opportunity to search for something more interesting and exciting. For now, I am in search of a new adventure.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Romantic Slip Away
After the very busy rush of Christmas and the New Year, child #2 has a birthday on January 4th. Since she is so particular about what she will wear, I decided I would take her shopping for some shirts and she could pick out what she wants. She also said she wanted a ring.
Now when you go about looking for rings for little kid hands, it is extremely hard to find a ring that is not made out of cheap crap. We searched high and low and finally found a ring and necklace set that had three rings and three necklaces (cheap, but maybe would last after several wearings). I told her she could get it as long as she would share the other two sets with her sisters. She was more than happy to share.
So we brought home the ring and necklaces. Child #1 and #3 are very excited that Child #2 would share with them.
All is well until the next day, Child #3 is stealing Child #1's ring and a big fight breaks out. I asked her where is her ring. She shrugged with a guilty look and said she doesn't know where it is. I ask again where is was. With a sad look and whiny tone, she said she was washing her hands after she went potty and it fell down the sink.
Of course, I asked why didn't she tell us and she just shrugged. Great how many more things have gone down the sink without us knowing it. Oh well, at least nothing has clogged up yet.
Now when you go about looking for rings for little kid hands, it is extremely hard to find a ring that is not made out of cheap crap. We searched high and low and finally found a ring and necklace set that had three rings and three necklaces (cheap, but maybe would last after several wearings). I told her she could get it as long as she would share the other two sets with her sisters. She was more than happy to share.
So we brought home the ring and necklaces. Child #1 and #3 are very excited that Child #2 would share with them.
All is well until the next day, Child #3 is stealing Child #1's ring and a big fight breaks out. I asked her where is her ring. She shrugged with a guilty look and said she doesn't know where it is. I ask again where is was. With a sad look and whiny tone, she said she was washing her hands after she went potty and it fell down the sink.
Of course, I asked why didn't she tell us and she just shrugged. Great how many more things have gone down the sink without us knowing it. Oh well, at least nothing has clogged up yet.
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