I’ve spent the last two years focusing on growing Ingrid (she was conceived 2 years ago, uh, today — Happy Birthday, Dave!), and now that she’s weaned, I’m feeling the need to work on ME for awhile. It’s so hard, though, to figure out the balance. I used to go to the Y, loved going when I was pregnant, but cancelled my membership just before Ingrid was born, knowing we couldn’t afford it, and I wouldn’t be able to go. Now, I’m thinking of rejoining, that damn new season flyer came, don’t you know, but I just wish I knew what the best way to do anything would be.  Working 40 hours a week takes a lot out of my time with an awake Ingrid, and figuring out which hours to sacrifice is hard, man.  I pick her up by 4:15, and she’s going to bed at 8 these days, and of course, those almost-four-hours involve dinner and baths (when applicable) and all of that.

So, these are my options (well, not all of them, but the ones that appeal to me):

4:15-5:15 Tuesday/Thursday, there’s a "Group Power" class: Group Power is your hour of power! This 60-minute barbell program
strengthens all your major muscles in an inspiring, motivating group
environment with fantastic music and awesome instructors. With simple,
athletic movements such as squats, lunges, presses and curls. Group
Power is for all ages and fitness levels.
This class would mean that Dave did pickup on those days, and we’d all get home around the same time. It also might mean that I change in my office before leaving for the day, but I’m fairly sure I could make it from work to the Y in that time.  The same class is offered M/W from 6:40-7:40; I could still do pickup, and wouldn’t feel as rushed getting there.

5:30-6:30 Monday/Wednesday, there’s "Yoga/Pilates Stretch Mix": Includes principles and exercises from the worlds of Pilates and
Yoga. Improve flexibility, core strength, and balance. Relieve stress
and gain peace of mind. Good for all levels.

This class would also probably require a Dave pickup, because it starts at about the time he gets home, unless he could squeak out 5 minutes early on those days.

5:30-6:30, Thursdays, there’s Bellydancing (not a Y class) that I was going to do, but, is it worth it just now, and see above for scheduling stuff.

I am uncoordinated as all get-out, which is why those two classes appeal, and there are early AM classes (like 5:45-6:45) but uhh, that’s early.  I’m leaning toward the first one, because I’ve always liked the weights thing. Also, that one happens on Saturday, during when the infant/toddler swim class is, and I realllly like the idea of Dave and Ingrid doin the swim thing, while I do something, too. (The caveat to that, is that the swim thing is at one location, and the exercise thing at the other.) Anyway. Thoughts?