Nice experience
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lalicopaSo I joined a gym. I used to go to a gym religiously, for like 2 years. I was a maniac. That was a *long* time ago and since then I haven't had any regular exercise routine.
Robert used to work out at his old job since there was a gym in the building. Since he left that job, he needed a new place to work out, because he's getting quite thick around the middle.
He went yesterday to a gym about a mile from here that I never knew existed. I went later on to check out the day care they have there. I was impressed. I had a trail personal training session this morning - which was mostly a trial to see how the kids did in the day care.
I worked out with this little madman named Roger. He was about 65 years old and reminded me of Jack LaLane. Like exactly.
Ok, we're getting to the good part.
First of all, the kids did GREAT. I walked by the day care room only when I was done, but before I did the paperwork to join. Both my kids were happy, playing with toys and not looking for me. It was such a good feeling. Then Lily spotted me, so I had to go in and grab her, which was fine at that point. Now I know not to walk by the window if there's a chance she can see me.
As soon as I had Lily in my arms, she was dive bombing for my boobs. She was trying to rip my shirt off. Finally, I said to this very cute and YOUNG guy who was signing me up that I had to nurse her or she was going to have a complete meltdown. I was sorta testing him to see how they were about it. He was going to set me up on the couch when you first walk in the place, then thought it was better if I had a desk to lean on so took me into an office. I thought he was going to leave the room, but he just sat right down across the desk while I nursed - and miss Lily was nuts, so she was exposing entire boobage (lil bitch). The guy didn't flinch. He's like 20, a student a community college and a kickboxer. I thought for sure he'd be all embarrassed or be like, "Oh, I'll be back when you're done" type of thing. But nope. Totally comfortable. Scored major points with me. I was even going to say something, but then I'd be the one calling attention to it and that's exactly what I was appreciating about him.
This may not seem strange to some of you, but I swear, NOBODY here breastfeeds their kids. It's insane. I mean, like maybe 50% nurse their babies until the kids are 3 months old, then come all the usual excuses. I've mentioned before how infuriating this is to me. So this was just such a nice refreshing experience.
I'm really excited about the gym membership and that I can take the kids and they actually have fun while I'm getting healthy. The day care is free for members, which is another bonus...but "gratuities are appreciated." I gave the girl $5 today since it was our first time and there are 2 kids. I'll probably give her less than that on a daily basis and if I get into some routine of going regularly, I'll tip her weekly. Does that sound right?
The boobie monster is on me again, she's getting 4 molars at once and she's not her usual chipper self. Poor thing.
Robert used to work out at his old job since there was a gym in the building. Since he left that job, he needed a new place to work out, because he's getting quite thick around the middle.
He went yesterday to a gym about a mile from here that I never knew existed. I went later on to check out the day care they have there. I was impressed. I had a trail personal training session this morning - which was mostly a trial to see how the kids did in the day care.
I worked out with this little madman named Roger. He was about 65 years old and reminded me of Jack LaLane. Like exactly.
Ok, we're getting to the good part.
First of all, the kids did GREAT. I walked by the day care room only when I was done, but before I did the paperwork to join. Both my kids were happy, playing with toys and not looking for me. It was such a good feeling. Then Lily spotted me, so I had to go in and grab her, which was fine at that point. Now I know not to walk by the window if there's a chance she can see me.
As soon as I had Lily in my arms, she was dive bombing for my boobs. She was trying to rip my shirt off. Finally, I said to this very cute and YOUNG guy who was signing me up that I had to nurse her or she was going to have a complete meltdown. I was sorta testing him to see how they were about it. He was going to set me up on the couch when you first walk in the place, then thought it was better if I had a desk to lean on so took me into an office. I thought he was going to leave the room, but he just sat right down across the desk while I nursed - and miss Lily was nuts, so she was exposing entire boobage (lil bitch). The guy didn't flinch. He's like 20, a student a community college and a kickboxer. I thought for sure he'd be all embarrassed or be like, "Oh, I'll be back when you're done" type of thing. But nope. Totally comfortable. Scored major points with me. I was even going to say something, but then I'd be the one calling attention to it and that's exactly what I was appreciating about him.
This may not seem strange to some of you, but I swear, NOBODY here breastfeeds their kids. It's insane. I mean, like maybe 50% nurse their babies until the kids are 3 months old, then come all the usual excuses. I've mentioned before how infuriating this is to me. So this was just such a nice refreshing experience.
I'm really excited about the gym membership and that I can take the kids and they actually have fun while I'm getting healthy. The day care is free for members, which is another bonus...but "gratuities are appreciated." I gave the girl $5 today since it was our first time and there are 2 kids. I'll probably give her less than that on a daily basis and if I get into some routine of going regularly, I'll tip her weekly. Does that sound right?
The boobie monster is on me again, she's getting 4 molars at once and she's not her usual chipper self. Poor thing.
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Date: 2005-06-09 06:48 pm (UTC)Oh, and good luck with the gym!
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Date: 2005-06-09 10:00 pm (UTC)I think your tipipng plan sounds fine!
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Date: 2005-06-09 10:03 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-06-10 12:12 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-06-10 12:00 am (UTC)I'm really happy about my work, too, they're much the same way.