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Andrew

I can't believe I am this tired. Taking two weeks off from the gym to be with Jenna and little Anna were certainly worth it. Now I am paying the price. Both of our parents told us that we were "pleasant" and "sweet" babies so we thought Anna would be the same. Needless to say, Anna has not slept for more than an hour at a time since her arrival on March 17. After the lunch feeding and diaper change, I think Jenna could sense I needed a short break and sent me off to the gym - my home away from home. I grabbed my keys and ran for the door. Now that I think about it, Jenna may have taken my haste the wrong way - but here I am, sauntering into my favorite gym.

After smiling at Veronica and handing over my key tag to enter, I felt like a surge of satisfaction. I was back. Two weeks was not really like a long time. What is two weeks? I could feel the adrenaline and familiarity as I decided to start with a little cardio warm-up before hitting the weights. To the stairs and the cardio zone!

Have they added more stairs in the past two weeks? How is it possible that climbing these stairs is winding me? I usually sprint up these stairs - should have taken the elevator?  Maybe I should I consider this for the trip down... After sizing up all of the machines, I am thinking a gentle bike ride. That is usually my cool down so it will be a great place to start.

30 minutes... resistance 5. Nice little cardio workout to get back in the swing.

Whew - five minutes? Sigh. My right leg is aching and sweat is pouring down my face. Great day to not bring a towel, but I wanted to leave quickly before Jenna realized what she had offered. Ok. I can do 20 minutes - little less resistance?. ...Sigh... Puff ... after consideration, 15 sounds more reasonable and then I can get back to Jenna. Yes, 15 minutes should be just fine!

 I hope no one notices me as I limp down the stairs. I need to start walking at home or something - maybe we could go for a family walk this evening.