I used to laugh when my sister shared her family schedule with me. The idea of having kindergarteners in extra curriculars was comical. Now I am living the nightmare myself. I try to simplify my life when possible. I do my best to purge the unnecessary (my husband and I tend to disagree on what exactly is "unnecessary," but I win those battles) and keep a pretty basic schedule each week (by "basic," I mean, routine, boring). We generally don't schedule alot for the weekends, but do whatever floats our boat. Here I am, looking at my schedule for October and WHAM! We haven't a free weekend the entire month. It is insane. 2 birthday parties the same day, a visit to the Gartenshau with friends, a lunch/musical with my new BFF (that's what I tell her, but I think she may think I am crazy ;), family pictures and there we are--into Novermber. Seriously. Our weekday schedule is just as bad. We are gone all day, then run to ballet or swimming Monday through Thursday. It is madness! The worst part is that even though it is routine/boring, I can't simplify it anymore than it is. Let me clarify by also saying that ballet is their extra curricular activity in this case. Swimming in my opinion is a life skill--a must if you will. We're trying to keep them in lessons our entire time here or at least as long as they still love it. To top it off, Chris and I have been doing Insanity, which is simply INSANE. I hate that guy (the guy on the video--not Chris). Squeezing in our workouts has also been interesting. Chris wakes up at 4:30 am and I usually do it when I get home from the day's activities. I am finally feeling better and looking forward to shedding some pounds. That being said, who wants to plan some trips for us? or how about implant some photography knowledge into my head without teaching me? I really want to master the art, but I have no flippin' time! There is really no point to this entry, except that I am left wondering how our lives got so crazy busy all of a sudden. If they are this busy now with kids ages 3 and 5, what is that family schedule going to look like when they are 11 and 13 (don't even say it, Lisa!). It was a rhetorical question. I can't handle the truth.
I never dreamed I'd be listening/watching this when I worked out, but it is true. Here it is: photo courtesty of Laurieberkner.com I wouldn't have it any other way. My little healthy lifestyle journey is going well. I have exercised 7 days thus far which consists of treadmill activity and an ab workout every other day. I don't pressure myself to run everyday, but I have run 4 of the 7 days. I am quite proud of that. I have never been a runner or enjoyed running, but I have grown to like it. I used to say that I had exercise induced asthma! I think I did, but maybe I outgrew it? ha. Whatever the reason, I am finding it pretty easy to run and maintain a steady pace for no less than 20 minutes each time. Pretty impressive feat for a girl like me. Interestingly, I had planned to take today off, but didn't. I actually had the desire to run. Chris and I are both sticking to the eating plan as well. So far I am down about 4 pounds. Although 4 pounds is plenty, it ...
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Love ya, j
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As for the dullness...that is why you need more kids now-so it lasts longer :)