My oldest son and his girlfriend wanted to go indoor climbing on Monday but none of their friends were free. Charlotte is very petite and too light to belay Florian, so he asked me if I would go with them so I could secure him. My very first reaction was oh no, climbing, ugh! I've only been a couple of times in a climbing gym, which I find kind of scary and intimidating, and once outdoors during our trip to South Dakota two years ago (which I loved, actually) - see pic:
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| Yes, that's me up on the left and Florian on the right. So fun! |
I still went to the gym on Monday morning, but I cut my usual weight routine in half - I didn't want to have wobbly muscles if I was going to try and climb.
In the afternoon we biked to the climbing gym, got our belts on and got started. Florian had to remind me how to belay; I practiced on Charlotte while he made sure I did it right, and then I belayed him (much harder with someone heavier of course). Then I got a turn!
We continued to take turns climbing and I ended up doing four routes altogether and it was just as fun and challenging as I remembered. It was cool watching Florian and Charlotte climb; they're both really good. So I'm looking forward to the next time they need me. Although not too soon - my right shoulder was killing me from the belaying, which is actually hard work. Especially when you really don't want to drop your son's girlfriend. ;-)
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You are brave and tough! I'm not sure if I would be up for a climbing challenge. Here by us the gyms open at 5AM and some even at 4AM. People love going very early and then still beat the traffic before work.
LOL - thanks, Johann! I don't know why the gyms here don't open earlier, I guess they don't think many people would come? My gym used to open at 9, believe it or not - so 8 is a huge improvement.
How cool Amy! Your boy has reached an age where taking your Mom somewhere isn't embarrassing anymore but cool :)
Gyms open here at 8 usually too. There are a few that open at 7 but not earlier. If they did I might still have been a member.
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Ha ha ha. So, why did you want to drop her?
I love that you did this and that they asked you! I think climbing is so hard, but a fun challenge!
No, I really didn't want to drop her - can you imagine how mad Florian would be at me??? ;-)
Good on you for giving it a go. That gives you a lot of street cred. And good on you for not dropping the girlfriend - that would have eliminated all the street cred points you'd gained.
Very impressive and very nice your son and gf wanted you there!
I know what you mean about the gym. I have been working out at the gym a lot and it's going great but what do you write about that? No scenic pics for sure.
Wow, what a great experience that must have been!
Gyms and pools open here at 07:00.
It seems a fun and challenging experience.
Your son (and his girlfriend) still need you ... and you're a great mother.
Have a nice weekend!
That photo deserves a beautiful framework! Congrats to the mom. I make my workouts early too: 07.30 swimming, 07.15 running. Have a good week end
Wow, you are so high up! Amazing!
Wow, you are so high up! Amazing!
I love it when my older kids want me to come do something fun with them! That looks like an amazing time and good for you on doing a great job!
Anytime you have an opportunity to spend quality time with your kids is a good time, I say...go for it...even it it means some aches and pains. I too workout routinely, but I have never been rock climbing. My son does. Maybe, I just may have to invite myself. We'll see. Sounds fun.
Bill
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