As I write this post to be posted at a later date, I look forward to the nicer weather coming our way. The sitter lives close to us so I am able to come home after work and grab the stroller to go pick Ty up. I love these days. I love the opportunity to get in what I call "bonus time" where I am moving and burning! I shake my head as I type that because I sound soooooo nerdy and like a motivational speaker. Ha!!
I pick him up, snacks and a juice box for him in tow and he and I view the neighborhood sights. We can usually get in a couple miles before we head for home to start supper.
The beginning of the walk is usually pretty good because I haven't yet raised my heartrate and am still able to catch my breath. He points out EVERY basketball hoop in the neighborhood and I had never noticed it before he was able to shout "HOOP!! MOMMY!! HOOP!!" Now, I notice them all the time. During the beginning of the walk, I'm able to point out different pets people have, kids playing and Ty and I discuss the things we see. By the end of the walk, he's doing the talking, I'm out of breath and sweating (in my mom jeans, by the way) and I am only able to respond with "yeah" or "umm hmm" every so often. This is when Ty asks me "mommy? Whas za mattur? You otay?"
I respond, "umm hmm... mommy... is... exercising."
He responds as if he really does understand what is going on and says, "OHHHH!! Mommy, essersizing!"
I love being able to include Ty in on my shorter workouts. He loves doing TurboFire with me, especially the Fire Drills. I don't feel like I'm not paying enough attention to him with the very little time I have with him, which is still only about 3 hours a day Monday through Friday. He and I are doing something together with an added bonus for me! He loves being the waterboy when I'm in my 45-60 second recovery in between Fire Drills. Again, when I'm out of breath, he kindly reminds me after he has given me water when he says, "Thank you, helper!" Sigh... oh how life is so different this time around trying to lose weight and stay motivated with a child around. I think I'm figuring it all out, though.
I am also looking forward to springing forward because that means I will be able to take the furry babies on walks after Ty goes down for the night. You do know that I am not able to take both dogs at the same time due to a SEVERELY pulled neck muscle about 4 years ago because I thought it would be a great idea to get a Y leash for them to take them together. WRONG IDEA! I seriously couldn't turn my head to the left for over a week. They were both trying to keep up with each other, then trying to get out in front of the other. It was awful. So, I have to take Ruca first for about 25 minutes then I come back and get Dutch and take him out for a walk. They love it and individually, they are GREAT walking pups. Together, not so much.
Although I am able to include Tyson in the things I do to burn those extra calories, I must say, the time I used to spend hanging out with a good friend and her son has decreased a lot. It is sad, actually because I really looked forward to that time with her and her son almost every day. I am hoping with the weather getting nicer, we can go for walks to the park and get back into our Mommy's Sanity Hour. :)
Signing off for now, to all of you near and far and to my good friend who lives two doors down, until next time...
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