It has been nearly two years since we went running. In the past he often complained about being too tired halfway through. But this time he was in good spirits throughout and kept up the admittedly slow pace. The photo below was taken immediately afterward as we came home and my wife took our latest dog out for a walk.
This first run was just under a mile, so we have to build up distance over the next three months. Let’s see if he maintains his enthusiasm.
We participated in the exercise class at my dad’s assisted living facility.
Kai wasn’t all that into the exercise, but he did take a nice picture here with Ojiichan.
We have taken a few family classes at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The topic this month was terrariums. We got to make our own to take home.
And then afterward we got to tour the orchid show again for free
Hope you had a nice weekend, too.
Have to laugh at that second picture..nope, not too enthusiastic! haha.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to do the run in June! You guys will be in great shape by then!
Yeah, he was just going through the motions on the exercise. Ha!
DeleteWe'll have to see if we'll be in great shape by June... I've tried to get him to run before and he hasn't kept it up consistently. Hopefully he will this time!
I also like that second picture. It looks as if he is thinking...uh...ok...sure.
ReplyDeleteI hope Kai starts to really like running. It is a great activity. The 5k run should provide a solid objective to pursue. I hope that will be the beginning of a great love for running for him.
It is so good to see your father being taken care of there. I wish him well.
I hope he starts to really enjoy running. It would be a good healthy activity for us to do together. Let's see how it goes.
DeleteLoved the pictures- that picture of Kai sure made me smile
ReplyDeleteYuji I am so impressed with the way all of you have adjusted to the new normal
Thanks, K. Kai as adapted well to the new routine of going to visit his grandfather on weekends.
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