trying out the kayak
Eric had to bring in his deck for the winter and we took advantage of the kayak being out. Andrew went first and got the hang of it, then came back in for me to take my turn. I was worried about tipping over into the cold water but once I got in I felt pretty stable. Ingrid didn’t get to try it because it’s just a one-person kayak. The lakes are so beautiful here in the Adirondack region that we’re tempted to buy our own kayak.
Yesterday we had a killer morning. Eric took us to Chenango State Park and we rode bikes through the woods, alongside some beautiful glossy lakes. The weather was sunny and cool, the ground covered with yellow, orange, and red leaves. First Ingrid rode on trailey and then the boys took off on their own while Ingrid and I tooled around in the parking lot then waited for them in the playground.
Saturday was awesome too. I found a Zumba class in Binghamton, about 15 minutes from here. The teacher was good, she followed the zumba routines and the class had good, fun energy. She complimented my dancing which was nice. Now that I found a zumba class, I’m alternating it with strength training on the other days. I’ve been using a resistance cord kit that I bought at Target for $14 and I am very happy with the results I’m seeing. I’ve never felt stronger, and my waist feels tiny and tight. I tried a Jillian Michaels routine using dumbells, but I didn’t feel as good afterward as I do with the resistance cord routine. I think it’s because the cord works more muscles, including my back. Ahh, it feels good to have a strong back.