Moms of school-aged kids and tweenagers, July-Sept 2021

Pratima · 07-26-21, 11:29 AM

New thread!

I've totally fallen off the check-in wagon! Not sure why.

We went to Atlanta the week of July 10. Visited my dad and grandma and my brother was there too. It was kind of rough--that house is so bad for two elderly people with granite floors everywhere, steep stairs, only one bedroom (my grandma's) on the main level, and SO MUCH CLUTTER. My dad won't get rid of anything and he has the craziest reasons why. It was a decent vacation--rained quite a bit but we still got out.

BUT we didn't get to paddle again because DH decided to take a ride on a kid's scooter while wearing his sandals. Ended up somehow ripping off his sandal and a couple of toenails. His foot is still swollen and pretty sore. We made it to the aquarium the day before and my brother went to Amicalola Falls with his the day after.

I also got to see a VF friend from my other check-in! We had breakfast one morning.

I pretty much ate continuously there and put on a few pounds. Not sure exactly how I'll get rid of it but the kids started school today so our schedules will be hectic and maybe that will help!

I don't have much of a workout plan right now. I actually got in two nice runs in ATL with some Moms Run This Town ladies, plus the hike and some weight work. I've been using my bike and rower.

I do want to start running twice a week. When we first got back, I just couldn't deal with the heat! it was about 110 and in ATL only in the 80s. But it rained all this week and it's been really nice.

I have some DVD sets I've been meaning to try, so I may do those along with runs, rows, and rides. We shall see!

When does everyone else start school? Are you all back in-person now?

TonyaK · 07-26-21, 10:42 PM

Hi Pratima! Hi all!

I'm sorry your trip was rough but glad you got to see your family! Poor DH! Oh, that makes me cringe.

My kids start school on August 11th. We are planning for in-person, unless a big bad change happens in the meantime. Fingers crossed that they can go to school normally all year! I am looking forward to some predictable non-kid time.

I preordered the latest Cathe set, which uses bands and loops. I think she's now expecting it to go out in late August. I hope my knees will let me use it! Sometimes new equipment can feel fun and motivating.

I've been trying to do my "kneehab" exercises but have not kept up with it daily. I'm hopeful that the change from the kids going to school will help me make some good habits, including daily exercise! I've been using Cathe's Pyramid workouts lately, do just "Pyramid Down" premixes.

I've been watching a decluttering and organizing show called "Hot Mess House" and I am feeling really inspired to declutter our whole house. DD and I have been going through her room, one section at a time. She has a story about every tiny toy and why she wants it or not. I keep encouraging her to just go fast and get it over with, but it's hard. I like to keep lots of stuff, too, so I understand. I hope she'll learn to appreciate an uncluttered space and keep it up forever.

How cool that you got to meet up with a VFer! You are great at that

It's so nice to check in together! I hope all is well for everyone.

TonyaK · 07-27-21, 08:28 PM

Hello!

I joined the check-in for a Yoga Sadhana today, and here's what I posted there:

"Today I did some of Ana and Ravi's Short Sets for Inspiration and Ecstasy. I don't know how long I've had this DVD, but I didn't recognize any of it! I did the Tune-In, Warm-Ups, Look Young Forever, Closing Prayer, and Dance On! There are several other segments that I might try on other days."

Today I took the kids to get haircuts and then we went to Old Navy so they could each pick out a few things to wear to school. They have plenty of clothes already, but it feels nice to get new School Clothes.

How has back-to-school been, Pratima?

Nuggie's Auntie · 07-30-21, 07:26 AM

Hi Friends! I have to go drop DS2 off at his camp, but I wanted to pop in a say hi. I will try to write more later. I am swamped wtih life.... miss you all!

Pratima · 08-02-21, 10:46 AM

Hi Stephanie! Where is the camp? How did it go?

TonyaK, have you gotten anything from the school regarding COVID policies? Mine were in school 3 days and I got an email from DD's school reporting a case in her grade. Our govern actually signed an order prohibiting schools from requiring masks! No one really wears them now, but some cities are taking matters into their own hands and requiring them in city facilities.

Last week seemed SO long! The kids starting school plus all their taekwondo and gymnastics practices made for a rough week. I mean, it went smoothly but I felt like i was perpetually trying to remember where I had to go next. I think we have all the driving worked out. DD is able to take the bus to school from a stop right near DS's school (where I still have to drop him off). Because she gets out one period/hour early, we have to pick her up but that means no crowds and we get back to DS's school in time to pick him up.

DS moved up a belt level in TKD so now his classes are all really late. Tonight's is at 5:45 PM and is the earliest during the week. If he goes Saturday it's at 11:45 with sparring right after, but I don't think he's going to always go to Saturday or sparring, so that means a 6:20 Wed. or 7 PM Friday class. Blech!

I am still trying to sort out my workout life. I thought I'd do a DVD series but then decided I needed to do my old Lindsay Brin PF Weight Loss lower body workout because it's great for running shape (lots of unilateral work). So I guess I'll plan out something with that once a week and hopefully 3 runs. I'm still doing walk/run and it seems SO hard but then again it's in the high 80s and very humid even at 5 AM.

TonyaK · 08-02-21, 10:28 PM

Hi friends!

Today I went for a morning walk. I often ask the kids if they want to go, and they almost always say no. Today DS came with me! DD thought about it, but decided to stay home. If they don't come, I listen to a podcast and enjoy that very much as well.

Later, the kids and I met our friends at the neighborhood pool, which was really nice. We are trying to squeeze as much summer fun as we can out of their last 9 days before school starts.

Tonight I did the warm-ups from Yoga Bliss Hips (Ravi and Ana) and it felt really nice. I'm aiming for a short daily yoga practice, but I have missed half the days so far since I started. Oh well, anything is better than nothing.

Pratima, our school district has announced that masks will be optional for the students. All staff and teachers who don't prove that they're vaccinated will have to wear masks. We have not heard from our school yet - like NOTHING - but they posted on facebook that they are sending out an email tomorrow.

Did anything happen in response to the case in DD's grade? Like did that class have to go remote?

We haven't had the kids in their normal amount of activities yet, and I do not envy you with keeping up with their schedules! I hope you'll all adjust to the new TKD times. Later practices can mess with dinner, bathing, bedtime, falling asleep - I hope you'll get it smoothed out.

I feel like we've had a tiny taste of your weather since it's been so hot here this summer - we've never had so many 100-degree days. I know your temps are higher! I am, as always, amazed that you get up early to run! Also that it's still hot, even early in the morning. What is unilateral work? I hope the Lindsay + running plan will work for you!

Hi Stephanie! It's so nice to see you!

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07-26-21, 11:29 AM
Pratima Exchange Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ	Moms of school-aged kids and tweenagers, July-Sept 2021 New thread! I've totally fallen off the check-in wagon! Not sure why. We went to Atlanta the week of July 10. Visited my dad and grandma and my brother was there too. It was kind of rough--that house is so bad for two elderly people with granite floors everywhere, steep stairs, only one bedroom (my grandma's) on the main level, and SO MUCH CLUTTER. My dad won't get rid of anything and he has the craziest reasons why. It was a decent vacation--rained quite a bit but we still got out. BUT we didn't get to paddle again because DH decided to take a ride on a kid's scooter while wearing his sandals. Ended up somehow ripping off his sandal and a couple of toenails. His foot is still swollen and pretty sore. We made it to the aquarium the day before and my brother went to Amicalola Falls with his the day after. I also got to see a VF friend from my other check-in! We had breakfast one morning. I pretty much ate continuously there and put on a few pounds. Not sure exactly how I'll get rid of it but the kids started school today so our schedules will be hectic and maybe that will help! I don't have much of a workout plan right now. I actually got in two nice runs in ATL with some Moms Run This Town ladies, plus the hike and some weight work. I've been using my bike and rower. I do want to start running twice a week. When we first got back, I just couldn't deal with the heat! it was about 110 and in ATL only in the 80s. But it rained all this week and it's been really nice. I have some DVD sets I've been meaning to try, so I may do those along with runs, rows, and rides. We shall see! When does everyone else start school? Are you all back in-person now? __________________ Don't care what people say, just follow your own way. -- Enigma, Return to Innocence DISCLOSURE: I have professional relationships with several producers of fitness videos and related products; please see my profile for details.

07-26-21, 10:42 PM
TonyaK Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Colorado	Hi Pratima! Hi all! I'm sorry your trip was rough but glad you got to see your family! Poor DH! Oh, that makes me cringe. My kids start school on August 11th. We are planning for in-person, unless a big bad change happens in the meantime. Fingers crossed that they can go to school normally all year! I am looking forward to some predictable non-kid time. I preordered the latest Cathe set, which uses bands and loops. I think she's now expecting it to go out in late August. I hope my knees will let me use it! Sometimes new equipment can feel fun and motivating. I've been trying to do my "kneehab" exercises but have not kept up with it daily. I'm hopeful that the change from the kids going to school will help me make some good habits, including daily exercise! I've been using Cathe's Pyramid workouts lately, do just "Pyramid Down" premixes. I've been watching a decluttering and organizing show called "Hot Mess House" and I am feeling really inspired to declutter our whole house. DD and I have been going through her room, one section at a time. She has a story about every tiny toy and why she wants it or not. I keep encouraging her to just go fast and get it over with, but it's hard. I like to keep lots of stuff, too, so I understand. I hope she'll learn to appreciate an uncluttered space and keep it up forever. How cool that you got to meet up with a VFer! You are great at that It's so nice to check in together! I hope all is well for everyone.

07-27-21, 08:28 PM
TonyaK Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Colorado	Hello! I joined the check-in for a Yoga Sadhana today, and here's what I posted there: "Today I did some of Ana and Ravi's Short Sets for Inspiration and Ecstasy. I don't know how long I've had this DVD, but I didn't recognize any of it! I did the Tune-In, Warm-Ups, Look Young Forever, Closing Prayer, and Dance On! There are several other segments that I might try on other days." Today I took the kids to get haircuts and then we went to Old Navy so they could each pick out a few things to wear to school. They have plenty of clothes already, but it feels nice to get new School Clothes. How has back-to-school been, Pratima?

07-30-21, 07:26 AM
Nuggie's Auntie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I love that dirty water...	Hi Friends! I have to go drop DS2 off at his camp, but I wanted to pop in a say hi. I will try to write more later. I am swamped wtih life.... miss you all!

08-02-21, 10:46 AM
Pratima Exchange Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ	Hi Stephanie! Where is the camp? How did it go? TonyaK, have you gotten anything from the school regarding COVID policies? Mine were in school 3 days and I got an email from DD's school reporting a case in her grade. Our govern actually signed an order prohibiting schools from requiring masks! No one really wears them now, but some cities are taking matters into their own hands and requiring them in city facilities. Last week seemed SO long! The kids starting school plus all their taekwondo and gymnastics practices made for a rough week. I mean, it went smoothly but I felt like i was perpetually trying to remember where I had to go next. I think we have all the driving worked out. DD is able to take the bus to school from a stop right near DS's school (where I still have to drop him off). Because she gets out one period/hour early, we have to pick her up but that means no crowds and we get back to DS's school in time to pick him up. DS moved up a belt level in TKD so now his classes are all really late. Tonight's is at 5:45 PM and is the earliest during the week. If he goes Saturday it's at 11:45 with sparring right after, but I don't think he's going to always go to Saturday or sparring, so that means a 6:20 Wed. or 7 PM Friday class. Blech! I am still trying to sort out my workout life. I thought I'd do a DVD series but then decided I needed to do my old Lindsay Brin PF Weight Loss lower body workout because it's great for running shape (lots of unilateral work). So I guess I'll plan out something with that once a week and hopefully 3 runs. I'm still doing walk/run and it seems SO hard but then again it's in the high 80s and very humid even at 5 AM. __________________ Don't care what people say, just follow your own way. -- Enigma, Return to Innocence DISCLOSURE: I have professional relationships with several producers of fitness videos and related products; please see my profile for details.

08-02-21, 10:28 PM
TonyaK Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Colorado	Hi friends! Today I went for a morning walk. I often ask the kids if they want to go, and they almost always say no. Today DS came with me! DD thought about it, but decided to stay home. If they don't come, I listen to a podcast and enjoy that very much as well. Later, the kids and I met our friends at the neighborhood pool, which was really nice. We are trying to squeeze as much summer fun as we can out of their last 9 days before school starts. Tonight I did the warm-ups from Yoga Bliss Hips (Ravi and Ana) and it felt really nice. I'm aiming for a short daily yoga practice, but I have missed half the days so far since I started. Oh well, anything is better than nothing. Pratima, our school district has announced that masks will be optional for the students. All staff and teachers who don't prove that they're vaccinated will have to wear masks. We have not heard from our school yet - like NOTHING - but they posted on facebook that they are sending out an email tomorrow. Did anything happen in response to the case in DD's grade? Like did that class have to go remote? We haven't had the kids in their normal amount of activities yet, and I do not envy you with keeping up with their schedules! I hope you'll all adjust to the new TKD times. Later practices can mess with dinner, bathing, bedtime, falling asleep - I hope you'll get it smoothed out. I feel like we've had a tiny taste of your weather since it's been so hot here this summer - we've never had so many 100-degree days. I know your temps are higher! I am, as always, amazed that you get up early to run! Also that it's still hot, even early in the morning. What is unilateral work? I hope the Lindsay + running plan will work for you! Hi Stephanie! It's so nice to see you!