So this entails running (or run/walking in my case) at least three times a week. Most times Kris and I end up switching off days and going out first thing in the morning--about 6:15 is when we have to go in order to get kids to school and people to work on time.
The other morning Max happened to be awake when Kris was getting ready to go. This is so very unusual, most of the time we're dragging him kicking and screaming (figuratively--usually) out of bed at seven or later.
But he was awake, and he begged Kris to let him ride along on his bike. Kris is already a good dad and has been taking Sultan along. Poor Sultan is just dying for exercise and fun and loves to go. It makes things way too complicated for me, but Kris is sweet and takes him along.
So there he was, with a boy on a bike and a dog on a leash, both ready for fun and adventure. And he was supposed to be actually getting a workout in.
It went alright, so I hear. It's happened three times since I think. Today Max had a rough time getting up, but he still did it. And Kris took some documentary style pictures as they trundled along.
(It's cold and dark in the morning!!)
(Fabulous cactus flowers.)
I think they make look a bit speedier than they truly are in this photo. They look like they're just zooming along the trails.
Kris says he's not really getting too good of a work out, but the guys are way too excited and enthused about it and he would feel terrible just sneaking out without them.
Isn't he a sweet dad?
I love that Max is excited to go with him and work hard, and I love that he's seeing how we're working and trying hard to be fit and have fun. Hopefully it'll all rub off well on him and he'll be able to see that anything (well, almost anything) is possible if you work hard enough!
4 comments:
Way to go Dad taking all the family along on your workout. It does complicate things but will pay off for sure.
Great photos of the arroyo trail.
Keep up the hard work
Love to you all
This is great. It's a turning point - Max is changing from little kid to boy. And it will change his relationship with Kris, too - and with the world around him. I love the pictures, and always want more of them so I can feel what it's like to be there with you. I can feel that morning in the desert - even though I always sleep through them, myself. Your dad was that kind of dad, too - and still is. I was never that kind of dad.
Ginna and Kris, that's awesome! I am so proud of you! Make sure you can down those energy gels. I was dragging by the end because I didn't eat enough. :P You will be great!
I'm trying to turn myself into a runner too. It's hard. I think it's great that you have some good goals. You'll do great! Good luck!
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