Wednesday, February 17, 2010

What's your "crack"?

Is there something/somewhere you can do or go when things are getting crazy and you need a little bit of sanity?

Exercise.

That's it for me..... that's my "crack". My addiction that makes things alright in my world..... it can be going for a long walk (with the dog & kiddo or without) or going down to our exercise room to jump on the elliptical or the weight machine.

Exercise = Clearing the brain.

Exercise = Calming

Exercise = A few minutes of peace and quiet from a whining child.

Exercise = Making a fight with the Hubby end a little quicker because it gives me time to cool down.

It's getting a little more frustrating for me as I get farther into my pregnancy (I'm at 34 weeks today!!) because physically I'm having to slow down. Exercise is having to be pushed farther and farther aside because physically I just can't do it all...... My poor husband can probably tell you my temper is a little shorter these days. If I realize I'm being a major "B", I try to rein it in and calm down. Sometimes this works...... sometimes it doesn't. Last night, Lil Man was in a whiny mood due to not getting all of his nap in. I called The Hubby, "All I'm asking for is to be able to walk. Please come home on time so I can get out and get some exercise."

Exercise = Nice Mommy & Loving Wife.

4 comments:

Crazy Shenanigans-JMO said...

Well one good thing about being so far along, is that you'll be able to work out again soon and not have to slow down.

Sara said...

I WISH exercise made me feel that way. Instead it's the opposite - forcing myself to exercise makes me grouchy! Maybe some day I'll learn to love it?

Brooke said...

I so can relate. When I do exercise, I feel the same way. Now, it's just a matter of getting back into exercising, because I'm in desperate need of that outlet, especially with a super whiny toddler of my own!

The Mrs. said...

Good lord I need to adopt your crack! Mine would probably be wine!