O.K. so about a month ago, we spent about a gazillion dollars on a brand new treadmill. Theory on it went like this. Mom needs to get in shape and lose baby fat (from all 3 babies compounded not combined). Mom needs energy. Mom has no time to strap on walking shoes, decent exercise outfit, prepare children, strap baby in stroller, remember sunglasses, make sure the weather is suitable, set out for said brisk walk, expect children to keep up (or expect Mom to keep up with kids) for a flat 30 minutes, avoid all traffic, freestanding basketball hoops, and changes in sidewalk elevations all while trying to keep the baby from screaming and the sun out of his eyes. In fact, just the "rounding em all up" part would take long enough to qualify for a 45 minute marathon - forget the actual walk.
Having a treadmill would eliminate needing to look decent so as not to frighten any unsuspecting neighbors, be able to use it rain or shine, day or night, kids sick or well, baby asleep or awake, etc. etc. etc. Mom could sqeeze it in sometime between breakfast and breastfeeding or teaching and tylenol and be able to get a good workout in on a regular basis.
Sounds like a good plan huh?
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