Time and Silent Lessons

Ok!  I'll start off with the fact that this post is more of a rant then a post.  I just have to say how much I dislike daylight savings time.  As if the weather changes we have had in Indiana arn't enough to throw the mood of 10 preschool out of whack.  Let's just throw in a time change!!  The poor daycare kids have come in crying the past two days.  They are just so tired!!!  Not to mention the beautiful weather we are having.  They are almost to tired to play outside.  Which is crazy because it is perfect out!

Ok now that is over with.  Now for positive side of the spring forward stuff!  It is almost spring.  It really feels like it too.  It is supposed to hit 70 everyday this week!!!  Whoo hoo!!  I love getting up early and getting my workout in and then I can just enjoy the rest of my day.  It almost feels like I don't workout.  I ran at 5 this morning.  It was almost 60 degrees!!  I was way overdress!  I gave a few truckers a show when I started taking layers off!  :)  Even though it was miserable getting out of bed.  I'm always glad I do it. 

Last night, I got a good hill workout on the stationary bike.  Man, those plateaus hurt!!  But, I still enjoyed it.  That was until I had to walk up the stairs when I was done. Then, I went on another bike ride with my son Jonnie.  We rode 2 miles!  He was so excited. Other then the fact that he kept complaining about his butt being on fire!  I really hope that they learn to love sports and fitness as much as I do.  That is really my goal.  I wasted so much time taking care of others.  I forgot about myself.  I can only hope that they learn this silent lesson form me.  Yes, I do mean silent.  I try not to push what I love on them.  If I did.  Bethany would be playing volleyball instead of soccer.  But, she loves soccer and that is all that I care about.  (Jonnie is going to be my volleyball player!)  ; ) 

I want them to find something that they love that will keep them active and happy.  That is what sports did for me.  They give me something to shoot for and keep me from losing my mind some days.  As well has keeping me physically healthy.  Sports have been a huge part of my life.  At times when I had nothing to look forward to I had sports.  They gave me an identity.  They gave me a way to feel good about myself.  They gave me a good work ethic.  They taught me how to set a goal and achieve it.    I just honestly believe that there are many lessons to be learned though sports.



Are any of you parents of young kids?  How are they adapting to the time change?  Any suggestions on how to reason with a preschooler on why they need to go to bed when it is still daylight out? : )

Did you play any sports?  Or do currently play any sports?  If so what do you do?


  Previous workouts

Biked on stationary bike for 7 miles
Bike ride with Jonnie 2 miles slow but good
Ran this morning 3.5 miles with hills  (Hate those darn hills.  But, they are everywhere!) 
OptumizeMe Challenges  all done!

I would like to wish the Tuttle Swim team luck tonight in the Conference meet!!  
Good Luck Bethany on your 400 swim.  I know you will do better then I could!!

Happy Tuesday!!

Oh yes!  I need to set my DVR for Biggest Loser Night!! : )

This does not mean the time!! : )