I was told about a new fun play place on base. Stacia, Arielle, and I dropped by today. I thought I might need Arielle's help with Stacia.
Why did I need Arielle's help?
It's the Base's Family Fitness Room. I've never seen this at other bases and find it ironic that they have one HERE at a student base. To use this room you must have a child 6 months - 5 years of age. The kids area is bright and fun. There is no TV - so I can't get my news fix, but other than that, I have no complaints. They have the NEW machines in this room. It's not full of buff students or spandex babes. I dont' feel guilty leaving everyone to watch Stacia.
I enjoyed being back on the machines. I did 40 minutes on the elliptical and 15 minutes on the bike (reading a book I want to finish).
I had to cut my workout short, however, when Stacia got into a tiff with a 4 YO. He hit her with a toy. She cried, his mother yelled, no remorse from the 4 YO boy. All settled down. Three minutes later (remember I was working out and so had my eye on the clock) Stacia decked him. She was scolded, told him she was sorry, and then told him she'd be back as we left. She's 2 1/2.
As we left Stacia said, "Mom, Let's come back AGAIN!" I wish we lived close enough to do it daily....I've used the gyms a lot since we went military, but the drive here is 20 minutes one way. I made use of the gas by going to the commissary and recycling too. LOL
I enjoyed being back on the machines. I did 40 minutes on the elliptical and 15 minutes on the bike (reading a book I want to finish).
I had to cut my workout short, however, when Stacia got into a tiff with a 4 YO. He hit her with a toy. She cried, his mother yelled, no remorse from the 4 YO boy. All settled down. Three minutes later (remember I was working out and so had my eye on the clock) Stacia decked him. She was scolded, told him she was sorry, and then told him she'd be back as we left. She's 2 1/2.
As we left Stacia said, "Mom, Let's come back AGAIN!" I wish we lived close enough to do it daily....I've used the gyms a lot since we went military, but the drive here is 20 minutes one way. I made use of the gas by going to the commissary and recycling too. LOL
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Stacia can take care of herself well for 2.5!
The funny thing is that when the first mom reacted to her son there was a lot of noise but no real follow-through or teaching of the child. I had thought and even said a quick prayer because most my thoughts end up as prayers....that this young mom needed an older mom to mentor her and demonstrate how to teach a naughty child.
Stacia provided ME that opportunity. ::snort::
I haven't been to the gym in over a week . . I probably won't get there until after the KC kids head home on Saturday.
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