Today has been a rough day. Probably because last night was a rough night. I went to bed early so I thought I would be rested up and ready to go today. I guess our little one didn't get the memo about getting a good night's sleep. He was up off and on all night. He is a bit stuffed up so I am sure it was hard for him to sleep. He was able to sleep some if I had him propped up a bit with me in bed, but then I wasn't able to sleep. I just don't get much quality sleep when there are kids in bed with me. But, I don't mind cuddling with the little ones when they aren't feeling well.
So, when it was time to get up this morning, I didn't feel as rested as I thought I would. As a result, the kids had to deal with a crabby mom before school. They were probably glad to get away from me and get to school. Too bad the two youngest are stuck with me all day. I really didn't feel like working out, but I am SO glad I did. I knew I would feel better once I worked out, but it was hard to get going. I didn't feel as energized while I was working out as I usually do, but I could just feel my tension melting away and my mood changing as I got further and futher into the workout today. Lucky for my friend Nessa and her two kids, they visited after I worked out today. :o) Now, I am done working out and I feel great! My body feels pretty good, and my mood has improved immeasurably (which is great news for my family). I am ready to face the rest of the day with a smile.
The workout itself was tough today. I think it has just been a long week and my body is ready for a day of rest. The hardest part of today's workout may have been avoiding the toys on the ground. I am usually able to keep Landon in the Exersaucer or his crib without too much fussing from him, but today he wanted to be on the ground with toys. It doesn't work very well for me to try and hold him and work out at the same time. So, we let him play on the ground and added a bit of an obstacle course to this morning's workout. You know, just to shake things up a bit. The good news is that mom and I both made it through the whole thing without tripping over a toy, a kid, or each other. I consider today a success.
Tomorrow is our first day of adding the Cardio Ab workout to our normal workout. I am actually really looking forward to that. Wish me luck!
Bring on Lucky Day 13!!
Well, I know you said it doesn't work well for you to hold Landon when working out....but I was pretty impressed when I watched you do butt kicks while lifting Landon up and down in front of you! And I had to smile when I watched you jogging in place and making Landon's bottle at the same time...never missing a beat or spilling a drop!
ReplyDeleteThe work out was tough today- but really fun to push it and work hard. But, like Dad said, at least when we are doing the butt kicks I don't have to kick as high as you do. Bring on day 13! I'm looking forward to it! (And really looking forward to day 14!!)