I taught Gavin how to ride his bike, without the training wheels, yesterday! I wish I could have captured the look on his face, he was SO proud of himself! He got it on the second try and then spent the entire rest of the day practicing so he could surprise Dad when he got home! (He's practicing out back in the grass. Softer landing!) Oh, what a joyous memory! I guess it's time to hold up our end of the bargain: "If you learn to ride your bike without the training wheels, we'll get you a new bike!" The one he's riding now is too small and really needs to be passed on to Trevor! Poor little guy...he's just yearning to ride that bike like brother, as he's watching and scooting around on his scooter! Ha! Good thing it's garage sale season! Woo hoo!
Speaking of "exercise equipment"...I (we) bought an "Orbitrek Platinum Elliptical Trainer" yesterday! (Sounds fancy, doesn't it!?) Actually, I found it on Craig's List for $50, and it's super nice! I had never actually seen one or used one, but I have heard a lot of talk about them. And, let's face it, I had to do something! My body and my clothes have been fighting a losing battle for quite some time! I thought this would be a good start and cheaper than a treadmill or gym membership (or a new wardrobe)! Plus, although it's not the most attractive piece of furniture, it does fit perfectly in our bedroom! (I pledge not to turn it into a clothes hanger!) So, here's the little "funny"... I had contacted the woman about it and said I'd come take a look at it. I told Bryan that even though I was pretty sure I was going to get it, (it was a bargain, after all) I wanted him to come in and look at it with me and tell me what he thought. So, we get there and she takes us up to her room and shows it to me. (I really have no idea what I'm looking at, as I've never seen an "elliptical" before! Ha!) I hop on it and try to act like I know what I'm doing...Then, Bryan says, "Andrea..? Did you see her posters?" I look up from the machine and, "[GASP!!!!] YOU'RE AN ALIAS FAN!!!!!" Her entire bedroom was covered in ALIAS posters! She even had a huge framed poster of Sydney Bristow! Bryan says, "If that's not confirmation, I don't know what is!" Ha ha! (Yes, I know that Yvonne may be the only one who will appreciate this story! Ha!) So, in conclusion, we got the machine home and I hopped on it for my first exercise session! (They say you only have to do it for 20 minutes a day! It's a "cake walk", right!?) One and a half minutes into it, I thought I was gonna die! Holy Guacamole! I have some work to do!
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Big Day!
I taught Gavin how to ride his bike, without the training wheels, yesterday! I wish I could have captured the look on his face, he was SO proud of himself! He got it on the second try and then spent the entire rest of the day practicing so he could surprise Dad when he got home! (He's practicing out back in the grass. Softer landing!) Oh, what a joyous memory! I guess it's time to hold up our end of the bargain: "If you learn to ride your bike without the training wheels, we'll get you a new bike!" The one he's riding now is too small and really needs to be passed on to Trevor! Poor little guy...he's just yearning to ride that bike like brother, as he's watching and scooting around on his scooter! Ha! Good thing it's garage sale season! Woo hoo!
Speaking of "exercise equipment"...I (we) bought an "Orbitrek Platinum Elliptical Trainer" yesterday! (Sounds fancy, doesn't it!?) Actually, I found it on Craig's List for $50, and it's super nice! I had never actually seen one or used one, but I have heard a lot of talk about them. And, let's face it, I had to do something! My body and my clothes have been fighting a losing battle for quite some time! I thought this would be a good start and cheaper than a treadmill or gym membership (or a new wardrobe)! Plus, although it's not the most attractive piece of furniture, it does fit perfectly in our bedroom! (I pledge not to turn it into a clothes hanger!) So, here's the little "funny"... I had contacted the woman about it and said I'd come take a look at it. I told Bryan that even though I was pretty sure I was going to get it, (it was a bargain, after all) I wanted him to come in and look at it with me and tell me what he thought. So, we get there and she takes us up to her room and shows it to me. (I really have no idea what I'm looking at, as I've never seen an "elliptical" before! Ha!) I hop on it and try to act like I know what I'm doing...Then, Bryan says, "Andrea..? Did you see her posters?" I look up from the machine and, "[GASP!!!!] YOU'RE AN ALIAS FAN!!!!!" Her entire bedroom was covered in ALIAS posters! She even had a huge framed poster of Sydney Bristow! Bryan says, "If that's not confirmation, I don't know what is!" Ha ha! (Yes, I know that Yvonne may be the only one who will appreciate this story! Ha!) So, in conclusion, we got the machine home and I hopped on it for my first exercise session! (They say you only have to do it for 20 minutes a day! It's a "cake walk", right!?) One and a half minutes into it, I thought I was gonna die! Holy Guacamole! I have some work to do!
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I remember the first time you rode your bike without training wheels - and I even have a picture of it! Remember the poodle hair? Oh, sorry, that wasn't the best part of the memory. But yes, that feeling of accomplishment and pride is overwhelming. Speaking of which, do you know when I first felt that "my little girl" was growing up? When I saw you standing with others in your first ballet class! You just looked so independent and all grownup (you were only 4 or 5). I cried but was so proud at the same time. I love you! Another proud mom -
Ahhhhh...!
I want one!!! :) I have had the HARDEST time getting to the gym lately! Although I have NO idea where I would put one in MY house!! I've been in my workout clothes since I got up this morning and still haven't made it to the gym! :)
Tell Gavin we are proud of him!!! Tim just took Arielle's training wheels off her bike two weeks ago, she got to try it out for a few minutes, then the rain came pouring down - in the garage we ran, but before that, I had to video tape her - I don't know how well the video came out, as I was laughing so hard - Arielle is so coordinated in some things, and so not in others - the riding the bike with no training wheels will take longer for her! As for your piece of exercise equiptment - way to go - we can challenge eachother to lose weight - I can't believe it - I've gained 31 pounds with this pregnancy - yikes!!! I told Tim after I deliver Sawyer - he has to buy me a Tred-Climber as a "push gift" - he hadn't heard of a push gift before - I told him that all the stars in Hollywood were getting them - they of course are getting diamonds and expensive jewelry - I just want my exercise equiptment :-)
I just read that comment about the "push gift"...that's funny. I can see her husband holding up a treadmill in the delivery room and saying "PUSH!" Too funny!
I guess I had a push gift. When I was pregnant with John II, I jokingly said to John that I wanted a little blue Tiffany's box for my "focal point"....when we got to the hospital and I was in labor...there was the little blue box! :)
I've never heard of a "push gift", either! I like it! I would take a little blue Tiffany's box any day, though! (Seriously! I don't even care if there's anything in it! Ha!)
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