Pick up the phone

In this age of texting and emailing, we forget how to pick up the phone and actually talk to someone. I called my sister in law last night, at her request, just to chat. I cannot remember the last time I called anyone just to chat. But it was a great conversation, good to catch up on each other's lives, and it was nice to actually hear the LOL. Texting and emailing can't take the place of the sound of a friend's voice. So pick up the phone next time you want to share some news, you will make someone's day.

Daughter is having a friend spend the night Friday night: the same Friday night we decided to reinstate Family Game night. This will include a dance party, board game, and perhaps a Wii Bowling Tourney. We used to do this when the kids were smaller and for some unknown reason, got away from it. But I am excited it is back and if anyone around here has the Wii Dance Party, I would love to borrow it. Though the sight of me and Husband busting a move may be enough for Daughter's friend to never want to come back! But I will take that chance.

Weight Warriors:
I have a February challenge for you: I challenge you to get in 140-210 cardio minutes a week. You can do it in any increment you want, any exercise you want, but I want you to try to get at least 20 minutes in everyday this month. If it's walking your dog 10 minutes in the morning and 10 in the evening, that's great. I do the Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds dvd's and they are basic: walking in place, side steps, kicking, knee lifts, and kickbacks (lifting your heel behind your leg). I have done these dvd's long enough that I don't even have to watch them to know the moves and you can often find me watching tv and doing the moves for 20-30 minutes. I figure if I am going to dedicate a half hour to watch Parks and Rec, I can darn well walk in place. I would rather do that than get on the dreadmill, though I still do that, too. We need to make moving part of our lives, it has to become priority and with that it will become second nature.

Even though the Groundhog saw his shadow and we have 6 more weeks of winter (um...we haven't had winter yet here), it is only about 3 or so months until the pools will be opening up and we need to dig out that swimsuit. Think about that while you are working out!!

Have a great Thursday every one!!

Cat