Michael is the surprise son of a second-time married couple who, having daughters from their respective previous marriages, believed they were through having kids.
He's a red-headed ball of fire who hit the ground running and hasn't stopped to take a breath since.
Every day he gives me new ways to learn patience, resourcefulness, firmness and love by providing intense training under live fire conditions.
Good for you!
(MD) Thank you! First step. A gazillion to go.
Don’t overdo it at first, you will want to quit!! Here is one tip that might help, get a tape of a good book and use your walkman or whatever and DISTRACT yourself from the onerous job ahead. It is what I do when working on the yard and it really helps, especially if it is a gripping mystery!!
(MD) No need to worry about that. I had the machines set to their lowest level. As for distraction, the stationary bicycles have video screens with TV and internet connection as well as ports for plugging in your iPod. No shortage of distraction.
It’s a “one day at a time” thing. Just don’t let yourself make excuses to take a day because it is always so much harder to start up again!
(MD) I won’t make excuses this time. I’m not really doing it for myself.