Don't know if I mentioned this before, but one of my objectives through this journey is to make movement a part of my kids lives, not just mine. In an earlier post I reflected on how my mom taught aerobics but "activity" was never a family thing, it was her thing. Which is fine; I'm not ranting against my madre (she's my personal She-ra). I wanted to make movement a "family" thing.
When I'm not able to get to the gym I workout at home. So, I started including the boys in that workout b/c otherwise I get nothing done. Last night they wanted to exercise instead of read a story. I had them stretch like a tree and roll like the wind and twist like a snake. We had the best time. My 4yr old wanted to wear my race bib and medal, then he looks at me and says "I wanna win da wace like mommy." That made me feel so good; it made me go check http://www.active.com/ for kids runs coming up this month. I found one where all the kids who participate get a medal. I can't wait!
I'm helping them develop good, healthy habits that I hope they will employ for life. Legacy is not just about money and property.
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