Well, I couldn't do it. My damn knee decided to act its age and got cranky on me all day, so much that I was limping. Felt just like during a run awhile back when it was overused, so I am not worried, just bummed to miss boot camp because I know I would be running and doing things to my knee that would piss it off. So I reluctantly skipped working out. I will do some pushups and abs before bed, though so the day won't be a total loss. Of course, around 7pm, the pain went away and now it feels fine. Figures.
Made a recipe tonight from Active.com for a healthy Mexican lasagna....now I am not a good cook and even though I enjoy cooking, I have ZERO creativity and have certain standard dishes I will cook. So I decided to branch out and make something new since I couldn't get to work out.
My beautiful baby boy (well, almost 16 but he is still my baby, and I can only write this here because he doesn't read my blog like he does FB!!) came in the kitchen and asked if he could help, then proceeded to tear tortillas, spread beans, mix chicken and cottage cheese, etc. all the while we chatted about his soccer practice at the high school today, how he is probably going to make captain for the Varsity team even though he is a sophomore (they wanted him for Varsity last season but we wouldn't let him, wanted him to finish strong on JV plus those dudes on Varsity were BIG and aggressive last year - why chance injury when he was just a freshman and had 3 more years to play?) He actually got put on the Varsity roster during the playoffs but got no playing time (which is another reason not to have him play before he is ready because why warm the damn bench when he would play a full game on JV?)
So he is telling me about running 2 miles in 13 minutes, which is slower than usual for him, maybe being captain, his stupid Spanish II teacher, and the cheerleaders watching practice as he took off his shirt during the run.....I just smile because it is SO high school and my boy feels comfortable enough to tell me these things. I am very fortunate.
He just walked past me and rubbed my shoulder affectionately as he passed - what is going on? He has also given me a few hugs tonight. My son is changing, and I am loving it. He does want to learn to drive, mostly so he can have a place to put his soccer gear during the day and not carry it around! He knows I will not do the research for him; if he wants to get his permit he needs to figure out what he needs to do and then we will do it. Sigh. I will have to get over the fear of him driving real soon.
I know this has nothing to do with my fitness journey.....but this is my journal and I can write what I want ;-)
On that note, Kimi has been giving me more practical advice and I am excited to go do Body Flow with her Thanksgiving week when I am off, then we are going to have lunch. Can't wait!!
Well, one kid is passed out on the sofa and the other is nodding off....this is the ONLY part of this time change that I like.....going to bed earlier. Otherwise the rest sucks. Want my warm weather BACK!!
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