Spinning Plus Some

Okay, so here's my quick update for my blog. A few things going on that don't require long posts, but deserve something. For whatever reason I sometimes feel that if I don't have a lot to write then I won't write at all, but not everyone wants to read a novel everytime they log on right?

So, first, I started what I hope is the beginning of a consistent workout routine today. It's early morning 5:15, but if I can stick with it I know it'll be worth it. I'm starting to try Spinning. Or cycling for those who don't know the term Spinning... well now you do I guess. I've heard great things about this class. It's low impact of course cause your on a stationary bike, but it includes all kinds of movements to get a full body work out and the best part is that you burn up to 600 calories in an hour. Not bad! Okay, but here's the worst part, the dang seat hurt my butt so bad I was about to die. The seats are like regular cycle seats... think Lance Armstrong, definitely not your cushey padded seat like a regular stationary bike. The instructor who knew I was a freshman spinner told me that my butt would hurt at first but I'd get used to it. I really hope so. I have to say that i saw some people in the class that were heavier than me and much less in shape than me, so if they can do it, surely I can. How bad am I to compare? I think I was just looking for some hope actually. If I sound like I'm down on the class, I'm not, I'm actually really pumped to give this a go.

The second thing is my most recent discovery with Andrew's potty training. I am encouraged cause he's doing so well, but there are some days when I just think, "What is the point?" Like today, I am finding that he occasionally seems to have accidents on purpose so that he can try a new pair of underwear. The incentive of cute underwear for kids is so they'll want to potty like big kids, but for my son, it's turning out to be, "Let's try every pair I own in one day-- they're so fun!"

The last thing that I can think of now is the best news of the week for sure, we just found out that Eric's brother Paul and his wife Beth are expecting their first child in May! Woo Hoo! How great is that? We really are so thrilled for them. I know for certain that they will be fabulous parents. They are so great with our kids. The only down side is that after their baby is born we have no more aunt and uncle all to ourselves. I think we'll be alright!