Jul 27
So I got it in my head that it would be a good idea for me to ride my bike to work tomorrow, coupled with riding the MAX. Eli, being the wise husband that he is, suggested (almost demanded) that I go for a test run ride tonight, since I haven't been on a bike ride since last year before I was pregnant....really since we lived in the apartment in SE Portland, which was almost two years ago.
I complied. I went for a lovely ride, about 1/3 of the way to the MAX stop. Boy, there is a lot of hill between our house and the MAX. A lot. I knew that, but when you get on the bike and start huffing up and down those hills, it becomes much clearer that you are really out of shape. I made the command decision when I got home from that bike ride, that perhaps it was a bit ambitious to try to ride to work tomorrow. However, it's going to be my goal to work up to. I will have to go for a bike ride a few nights a week while it's still nice out....the problem is our neighborhood isn't exactly "bike friendly" like our old neighborhood was. It's actually a little scary.
I've been thinking I need to start some kind of exercise regiment again though, and I really miss bike riding. It kind of kicked my butt tonight though. When I got home, my legs were all rubbery and I was out of breath. I walked past Eli holding Martyn twice, to get a drink of water, and to go to the bathroom. Both times, Martyn totally reached out for me.
I think he's ready to start learning baby sign language. I've been noticing the last couple weeks that his understanding of spoken language seems to have increased, and now I want him to be able to communicate back. Should be interesting, since it will be new to both Eli and I, as well.
I think it will be fun though. I'm looking forward to it now!
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