While they like the swim classes, they definitely enjoy when we go to the open swim more. All of my boys are definitely water babies. I think if given the chance, they would swim, splash and play in the water for days on end with no complaints!
I know Hubby and I definitely enjoy being able to work out and be active, knowing that the kids are in a safe place having fun. When we go together, we do a couple laps together, but I prefer the bikes and other equipment while Hubby prefers jogging. I admit it, when it comes to jogging I am a wimp (well, actually my knees are the wimps). I can, however, be on the bikes or other equipment for an extended time with no complaints.
It is my hopes that (besides diminishing my bulk), my family grows individually and together with these activities. I'm really looking forward to when #1 comes home and starts these activities with us. I am hoping that he will choose to get into the martial arts with Hubby and #2. I believe the discipline taught in these arts will benefit him greatly. Also, with his apparent similar metabolism to mine, I'm hoping this will help him to build himself to a place where he will not fight the same weight battles I have fought all my life. I well know from my own experiences, that if we can't find a way for him to want to do it, he won't. Hopefully the incentive of being in an activity with his father will do the trick in getting him involved.