What Mom and Dad Do

We are trying, I stress trying, to become not only visions, but realities of our former selves. Yes, it's true. We once looked younger, slimmer, and, well, younger. That about sums it up. For those of you with small children, you know just how difficult it is to find time for exercise of any kind. Here's what we've done so far. We've joined a co-ed softball team, I've joined a women's softball team, and we bought Wii Fit. Let's talk about the co-ed team first.

This is really Alan's team. I'm an alternate and do not play every week. Mostly, I play when needed, or on early game nights, when we can get someone to watch the kids, but not have to attempt bedtime. We had a game tonight where we both played. We were playing the #1 team in the league. Our team is decent, but not great. We started off very poorly. But, then came our big inning - Alan hit an inside-the-park homerun! Yay! Who knew the little guy could have such a big hit? He's still running like a madman, re-living the victory. Unfortunately, the other team hit an out-of-the-park homerun in the bottom of the last inning to take our hard-earned lead and turn it into a loss. Sigh. Good exercise, nevertheless.

The women's league is not nearly as exciting, and we are yet to win a game since I joined, but it's fun to get out there and try to pretend that I still can play like the teenager I once was. Not. It's really quite self-defeating to realize that I'm older, slower, chunkier, and more prone to injury.

Thus, we jumped on the Wii Fit bandwagon, and it's great! Every day, I hop on and take a body test. Then, I do some aerobics, strength training, yoga, and balance exercises. All of this focuses on posture and center of balance. I wake up feeling sore after my nighttime exercise. It's a great change from sitting in front of the tube after the girls go to sleep, even though mindless TV watching is sometimes necessary after a day with these three.

Speaking of these three, I'll just write one quick blurb about Jenna. Jenna is sick. Teething and just plain sick. So sick, in fact, that when she is awake, her face is soaked from runny nose, watery eyes, and drool, and she walks around whining. There is no comfort. Especially since she is now completely weaned. Mommy is free! See, I knew I could bring this blog back to Alan and me. No pics, though. Sorry.

And for those of you who are wondering what Wii Fit is, I highly recommend you google it. It's a fantastic workout regime using our wonderful video console, and a special board that measures your balance, weight, etc. It's amazing technology, and since it is impossible to get to a gym, this is certainly a great alternative! I'll let you know when I've lost my extra girth. Alan is working on his too. It's late, and we must sleep now (if Jenna will let us).