I'm not really feeling blue but I'm not always quite sure what to do with my days. Neither are my kids. The boys practiced taking photos the other day. (I thought picture was cute but wish they had taken the time to wash the mirror.)Lately I feel like I am expanding at an alarming rate. A slowing metabolism and long winters are catching up with me. I now wish I still had that treadmill my husband bought about 12 years ago. It was only two years old when we sold it. Back then I scarcely had time to sit down much less exercise. I did so much running around I didn't need a treadmill. By the end of the day I already felt as though I had been on one. I fell into bed exausted every night. Now I am exausted in the morning and my muscles ache from little to no exercise. I am very much looking forward to spring and the ability to walk outdoors again.
Now I am exhausted in the morning and my muscles ache from little to no exercise. I am very much looking forward to spring and the ability to walk outdoors again.
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking the same thing. I don't even want to go swim, because I dread going outside while being damp.
Oh Marty, please feel free to come on over and exercise with me like you asked about. We don't have a treadmill, but we do have the exercise bike. The kids could play here for a bit. You're much too young to get old.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I like the picture of Nate and Ben.
ReplyDeleteI woke up this morning with a horrible head cold..stayed in bed most of the day...wanted to read a few posts before I hit the sack again...
ReplyDeleteThe boys are darling...How cute!
I love the mirror shot..really..if you had not said anything about the dirty mirror..I had thought it was two boys looking outdoors on a rainy day..contemplating the future or something...see...sometimes a few little spots on something kinda makes life more interesting..and real...so..relax my darlin..maybe a nice deep warm bubble bath..you sound like you need to be pampering yourself once in a while..I wish I was there..I am sure I could come up with something...anyone around there have some ideas..ooooh..we should have some interesting ideas soon that will do the trick..I love you Martha..
ReplyDeleteYes...as I read everyone's comments..sounds like we need a winter picnic...some fun..some ideas..something to make us feel good all over...with lingering smiles..I wish I could send you some glad tidings and great joy ...and some feeling good stuff...Love you
ReplyDeleteHumm, We got a rebounder, you know a mini trampoline. Get one, (about 34.00) and time yourself, do 15 min at first, I mean jog in place then up it by 5 min every third day. Worked for me when I was your age. Well, of course I hadn't had seven kids either. :)
ReplyDeleteOr you could join the gym with me. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, Shelly, I could join the gym...
ReplyDeleteDo you have stairs? I try to climb ours a couple of extra times a day. Also, try hugging one of your boys when they are grumpy. I did last night, and as he fought to get out of my arms, I kept thanking him for helping me out with my workout as I tried to keep him in my embrace. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, Christine, we do have stairs. The other day I went up and down them until I was good and winded. (It didn't take long...) That might be a better idea than spending money on a mini trampoline. And I also have held onto a struggling boy, but never thought of it as a workout. Good thinking!
ReplyDeleteI have heard that belly laughter is a GREAT workout!! So... all you have to do is rent some really hysterical movies before you know it, you'll be fit as a fiddle. :)
ReplyDeleteSo, what ya gona do? Huh,huh,huh?
ReplyDeleteFor the moment I am opting for going up and down the stairs as often as possible. (Yes, I do make unnecessary trips...) I would still like a treadmill, but I don't know if that is a realistic desire or just wishful thinking.
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