My NEW exercise machine

I can't believe that I'm even admitting this, but my newest exercise machine (photo on left), which looks innocent enough...causes me pain. We just bought this new swivel, rocker, glider, recliner, thinking that Emma would love it. She does. But, this chair ominously helped her mom face the painful truth of what a lack-of-excise does to one's body.

Yesterday, Emma and I were gliding away, and loving the new chair for most of the day. Last night Joel took the grave yard shift from 10pm - 2am. When I got up, I happily grabbed Emma and plopped myself into the chair and took my first stab at gliding. Immediately, Mr. Charlie's Horse consumed both my calves...nearly sending me through the roof.

I just had to chuckle at how I was gently reminded, again, of the importance of exercise!