11. Join a gym

Something long over-due.......getting in shape!!! I wanted to lose weight before I got pregnant with Jackson - didn't happen and then although I was doing pretty good and on my way to losing weight after having Jackson, I became pregnant again! Now I have to work twice as hard! I joined Victory Lady Fitness on January 3rd and so far, I have been to the gym 7 times. My goal is to go at least 4 times a week. I chose Victory Lady for a few reasons - 1. they were offering a really great price, 2. they offer free personal training, 3. it's all women and 4. it's really close to home! An added bonus was that my friend Maria was going to join with me! We went for our tour and "first workout" with a personal trainer and we quickly learned that the $9.99/month that they were offering was a really great way to get people inside, but it was not even close to what we would really have to pay. It's $9.99/month plus tax plus a $5/month service fee brining the total to $16 AND you have to sign a 3 year contract!!! Not nice! We decided that it was still cheap enough and they offered other packages, payment options and contracts so we signed up for a 2 year contract at $22/month - more money, but 2 years sounded better than 3. So, we arrive for our second workout and we decided we wanted to pay the $300 in full, up front for 3 years (another pretty package they were offering), which we were told we could do, but when we sat down to sign the paper work and hand over our $300, we were asked how we wanted to pay our monthly service fees - "6 payments of $30?" she asked! Well, that really made us mad because we were told $300, that's it! Now we're really paying $480 plus tax bringing us to $510 for 3 years. Now, that's still cheap, I know, but it's how shady they were being! In the end, Maria decided she wasn't going to join and I don't blame her, but I really NEED and WANT to get in shape so I forked over the money. It's not as fun working out by myself and I've thought about striking up conversations with the people biking next to me, but haven't really done it!
Another funny story (sorry this is getting long) - I was asked by my trainer why it has taken me 7 months (since Dylan was born) to join a gym and I told her because of time and I feel guilty leaving my boys and mostly guilty for leaving Tom home with the boys because they are so close in age! I know, I shouldn't feel guilty, he's the dad and I do it all the time by myself, and although he's great with them, I feel like I can deal with a lot more! Anyway, after my first workout, I get in the car and my cell phone has 15 missed calls! 15!!! All from Tom. I thought something horrible happened to one of the boys, so I hurried and called home........ he said his boss called and needed him to come into work (this was a Saturday morning)! My second workout, as soon as I get in the car my cell rings and it's Tom wanting to know when I'll be home because the boys had been crying ever since I left!! We had a little chat and I told him he needs to get used to taking care of the boys, even if they are cranky for 2 hours because I can't keep my cell in my bra while I work out (he suggested that!). Since then, things have been much better - haven't had any more calls from home while at the gym and I still keep my cell in the car. :)
Hopefully I'll accomplish my goals of running 3 miles and losing 29 lbs. too!

25. Go see a play

Tom and I got tickets to see Spamalot for Christmas from Tom's parents so this was my first to get crossed off my list and how easy - I didn't have to put any thought into which play to see nor did I have to buy the tickets. So, this one came a little too easy, but I say it still counts! Anyway, we REALLY enjoyed the play! It was more funny and entertaining than I thought and going to the Aronoff is always fun and made me realize that we should put a little culture in our lives more often. It was a fun night out! I meant to take a picture of our ticket stubs, but I can't find them!! If I come across them, I will post later.

Before I start posting.......

I want to thank everyone for following me while I try to accomplish the 29 things on my list - actually right now it's only 27 things because I can't think of 2 more right now!!! I'm open to suggestions......... :)
I know a lot of the items on my list are easy, but they truly are things I keep putting off, but I really want to see through. Wish me luck!