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Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 1539, Messages: 27038

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MsCoach Posts: 1 Joined: 2007/03/24	2007/03/24, 02:47 AM 51 yr old momof 4/grandmom of 7 here, trying to find time to workout/weight-lift while caring for military daughter's and son-in-law's 6 mo. and 3 yr. old kids, while they are serving with military in Iraq. The grandkids deserve so much of my time, I hate to take away from them, but I'm not doing myself any good by not working out... it helps my head and stress so (worrying and all}. They do not take naps at the same time or even go nite-nite at the same time. I will do without my weight-lifting before they do without, at least me... I hate that they do without their parents. What's a Grandmom to do, without doing herself in. Grandaddy's a teacher and coach and not always available 'cause he's taking care of other people's kids after school hours; although he does a excellent job here when he's free all of the time.

Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2007/03/24, 10:51 AM Hard to suggest anything to you, but sounds like you are the Queen of Granmas! Keep up the hard work, and welcome to freetrainers. Bless you ! -------------- Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success. Ivan Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
coastie541 Posts: 29 Joined: 2004/05/10	2007/03/24, 01:55 PM Well, if the grandkids don't sleep at the same time, that can be a problem. Yet, it's not just you there, you have a husband, he's just happens to be busy a lot. My recommendation is to utilize the time when he IS available to your advantage. Even if it's later in the evening. You don't need very long to workout and take care of yourself. You deserve the personal time as well. Working out releases endorphines which,, for many perks them right up. It's great for stress as well. Working out a little bit late at night, if need be, shouldn't effect your ability to sleep too much either, just don't go for a 1-1/2 hour workout session, try 15-20 minutes to start. Also, although it may be obvious, don't forget to spend some quality time with your husband as well. Even if it's taking care of your grandkids, i.e. taking them for ice cream, TOGETHER, the both of you! I don't think you'll be doing yourself in, I mean, hey, you already seem to be "SUPER GRANDMA" as it is. I commend you for being the dedicated grandma that you are. I'm in the military myself (Coast Guard), have a brother-in-law serving in Baghdad with the Army, and have various friends in the war as well, so I know firsthand, how hard things can be sometimes. My prayers are with you, your daughter/son-in-law, and family. STAY THE COURSE! Best regards. - Andrew -------------- GOD GAVE US TWO EARS AND ONE MOUTH; FOR THE SAKE OF HELPING OTHERS, USE THEM IN THAT PROPORTION. Be good to your body, it is the only place you HAVE TO LIVE! STAY THE COURSE!! Andrew Williamson, Lieutenant Commander U.S. Coast Guard
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2007/03/26, 09:27 AM Sounds like you have your hands full! How about utilizing a babysitter. Either have one come to your home for and hour or 2 or take the kids to a gym with daycare facilities (you'd be amazed at how many gyms have them these days!) I wish they had these kind of facilities when my kids were wee. I think this would be an excellent break for both you and the grandkids.