Another week has flown by and I am only saddened at the thought that summer is slowly coming to a close.

I did add more to my workout this week, but it wasn’t weight training. I did two 3k runs, walked the 2k to Farm Boy twice and went for two bike rides. Yes, bike rides.

I haven’t ridden my bike since the summer before I was pregnant with J, which means 7 years ago, at least. Since I got the bike trailer we have only used it for jogging and trips to school, so this weekend I asked Hubby if he wanted to go for a bike ride and he was out in the garage before I had a chance to finish my sentence. Of course, my bike is the only one with real pedals so I was pulling 100lbs of kids behind me but, I had lots of fun. Apple was laughing and J was cheering me on, “Faster Mommy, Faster.” and “Wooot Wooot!!”. Hubby has those clip pedals that you need special shoes for and that I can’t stand so he was off jumping curbs and bouncing his bike up and down the pathways, but it truly felt great to be out there on the bike and even though J was in the trailer, he had a great time too (don’t worry, we made him go around the block on his bike after our ride).

And to add to all of that, I worked with my Dad today, a first in twenty years. So, not only was I breaking a sweat while pole sanding the walls, but I was up and down the ladder goodness knows how many times and then rolling the walls. It felt good to hold a paint brush again, and I had lots of fun working with Dad again too. It is hard to believe that my Dad will be 72 this year and still is working like his is 42. I guess working hard all your life leaves you young enough to keep on working. “Just don’t stop,” says my Dad, “you won’t want to start up again.”. Two of my Sisters were there today as well, which made it double the fun because we have never all worked together before. Now to tell you how my Mom stays fit at 62, that will be next weeks installment.

And don’t forget to enter the Poster Giveaway, contest closes tonight at midnight, I will draw the winner in the morning.

**disclaimer: I am in no way a Doctor or Physical Trainer. I am going to share with you my thoughts and ideas about how to get into shape again. I strongly advise consulting a medical professional prior to starting any workout routine as well as a professional trainer. I am in no way responsible for any injury you may sustain from trying any of my suggestions.