I just got back from paying my first months gym payment and let's just say it's about twice what we had budgeted for. The gym has a monopoly and they can get away with charging an astronomical price for not only the membership, but the childcare as well (to soften the blow they mentioned that the fee covers up to 10 children. Um...gee ...thanks...just out of principal I feel like taking every single one of my friends kids along with me just to get my money's worth!)

However, it doesn't matter what it costs because I am not going solely for my physical well being, but for my mental and social well being as well. Adding something else to my schedule gives me one more reason to get out of the house, get dressed (even if it's gym clothes) and do something without my wonderful (yet needy) son. Getting away for even an hour helps me be a better mom by having the opportunity to miss the little guy!

*However, I still better seem some pretty awesome results.*