After breakfast, we all headed downstairs for a 4 mile treadmill run. The kids actually love coming downstairs and spending time together. I loaded them up with some goldfish and pretzels and we watched Super Nanny. Little Dude was very concerned about the little 2 year old boy that wouldn't go to bed. I asked him if he reminded him of anyone.
Today's after workout glow
Little Diva's photography work of me with my standard after run Diet Mountain Dew. And man, I really would love to get this lower-level finished off ... so sick of running next to insulation.
Little Diva and Little Dude always have fun with the exercise ball and yoga mat.
They also had a blast (as always!) playing with diaper boxes and blankets and making forts. i don't know how they squeeze themselves into those tiny boxes?!?The rest of the day will be fun for all ... spending holiday gift cards at Build a Bear and Target. Because, we need more toys, right?! Then if it's warmer this afternoon, I hope to get them out to one of our favorite parks and a Subway picnic.
If you workout with your kids, what do you do to entertain them and keep it fun??!!! I look forward to hearing your suggestions.
Great run! I have a stash of toys/books/etc that only come out during my treadmill runs. Keeps them very occupied!
ReplyDeleteOur treadmill is in the garage...so I usually have to wait until the little one is napping and the 5 year old just plays a game or watches a moview....we call it her "rest time" ;)
ReplyDeleteWorking out with my kids is either a dvd or the Wii. During that time the kids use small hand weights or my exercise ball and workout "with" me!
ReplyDeletecute pictures! My kids love to "exercise" with me and it is so funny to watch!
ReplyDeleteNice job on the treadmill run! Looks like you got a great workout!
ReplyDeleteI have Army son's room - which is nearly half of the basement level - they watch movies on the projector, play games, sing to sing-alongs. Thanks to middle one being 8 she is able to help entertain the little one when I resort to the treadmill.
Looks like you already know how to have fun working out with your kids!
ReplyDeleteYou look great! And whew 4 miles in :35! Speeeedy. Lovely to hear you spend such nice quality time with your lil ones. These will be such special memories when they are older. :0)
ReplyDeleteAw, cute pics. If I'm doing a workout DVD they just kind of play around me and try to imitate what I am doing, usually asking if they can climb on my back during pushups, jump over me, etc. My treadmill is in my room, so I either spread legos out on the rug or turn on a movie.
ReplyDeleteIt's so great that you include the kids in the workout. They are seeing such a good example when you show them what it's like to workout. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis post is just super adorable!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo how do you keep your bondiband on. I just got my first one and I was disappointed with how it fits! So loose!
ReplyDeleteHelping my kids train for a 5K (hopefully two out of the four will run). We all get out and play at the park and some run and some play but we are all moving! :)