My Dad Is Older Than Your Dad

Steve has been feeling a little old lately. Aches and pains have become more common and therefore simple household tasks have become more challenging. We decided a little strength training might be in order for Owen just so he can pick up the slack a little earlier than previously planned. It’s going well so far, only a matter of time before he can start moving furniture around and changing light bulbs. Lift with your legs, Owen - not with your back…



Only slightly kidding. As some of you remember from the Father’s Day 2010 post, one of Owen’s favorite indoor activities is sitting inside a tote bag and having Dad swing him back and forth. This worked well when Owen weighed 20 pounds. Now that he is over 30, it’s a tough job to keep the swinging going as long as Owen would like. It’s a “Dad Only” job (Mom has made that clear) but even still, it usually involves changing into shorts and a t-shirt and taking a couple ibuprofen.

So Dad had the great idea to get one of these door mounted chin up bars. It works great! But I think Owen enjoyed it more when Dad was the swinger – or maybe I just did.