Cardio!

DAD has circuit trained for a number of years now. When the Twins came along he did it a lot less. But now they can participate with him to a limited degree. While Buggy is more inclined to move to a fast music beat, even EJ got in on the action.

The value of this is twofold. First it is similar to reading to them. They learn the basic skills. Neither can read, but both can open a book, turn pages, point to words (distinct from pictures), and make sounds as Daddy does. Second it normalizes the behavior. This is what we do. It is not a temporary effort made in pursuit of a goal. It is not another failed New Year's resolution. Rather, this is foundation stone our lifestyle.

Dad recognizes that they will do what they see him do. He cannot just tell them "Do this," he has to do it and hopefully they will want to do it with him.

Buggy's body type seems more predisposed to cardio, so he thinks she'll want to be his workout partner in years to come. EJ, however, seems to have a body type more suited to building muscle mass. He may not get the reward out of cardio that Dad and Buggy get. He might be more interested in lifting weights with Dad. To that end the Parents have purchased a 2 lbs. hand weight and are acquiring a 3 lbs. weight.