Recently, someone was asking me about how Papa L and I can possibly manage to work out six days a week, especially with such an animated Little Bear and a cuddly but needy Baby Tiger. The answer is really quite simple, though: we make time.
These days during the summer when Papa L isn't busy attending classes means our mornings are fairly relaxed and slow-paced...well, as "slow-paced" as life ever is with a sixteen-month-old and a five-month-old. Papa L works during these summer days, so I spent most of my time with Little Bear and Baby Tiger, walking to the local market, purchasing fresh milk and produce from the neighbouring farms, splashing in the wading pool on the balcony, and colouring...lots of colouring. (I didn't think I liked crayons as a little girl, and I know I don't like them as an adult, but Little Bear does and that's all that matters.)
By the time dinner time rolls around and Papa L comes home, we both welcome the opportunity to just sit and enjoy a meal. OK, maybe it's more like inhale our food as rapidly as possible while (vainly) attempting to keep anything and everything from being launched from Little Bear's tray, all while one of us bounces Baby Tiger vigorously on a knee. The word "circus" does tend to come to mind.
Our two little ones get a bath every evening as part of their bedtime routine (and, consequently, we usually do, too) then bottles are passed out and Papa L and I sing our evening song while we snuggle our babies, then prayers are said and the little ones are quietly tucked into their beds. We tiptoe out and usually collapse on top of the bed or at the kitchen table.
At that particular moment, working out seems to be just about the last things in our minds. But, after a couple of moments to recoup ourselves, out comes the laptop, day clothes are exchanged for workout items and off we go.
And, you know what, it's become one of my favourite parts of the day. I LOVE working out with Papa L! Doing something together with your loved one is always special, isn't it? And, given that I've always been a fitness enthusiast, it's even more exciting for me to share that enthusiasm with my husband.
Sure, there are other things we could do as soon as the babies are in bed. Finally taking that shower I've needed for...oh, let's not go there; or relaxing and enjoying a cup of coffee on the balcony; or just sitting and reading a book...the options are almost limitless! But the fact is, we choose to workout and follow this 60-day program.
That being said, I think I need to clarify: when it comes to my babies and their needs...yup, they will always come first before my workout. I'll do just about anything I reasonably can to get my workout done, but not at the expense of my littles. I want and need to be a good example to them in ALL areas of life, not just health and fitness.
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