Do you pick your kid up from school after working out?

[Anonymous]

I want to take a class at the gym tomorrow but I won't have time to shower afterward before picking up my son from school. I'll be very red and sweaty. Is this completely socially unacceptable? I always shower before school pickup but he gets out early tomorrow.

[Anonymous]

I do it all the time. But I don't let anyone hug me.

[Anonymous]

I take a class at work, and there are no showers here! I use baby wipes and try not to schedule a meeting right after.

picking up at school? Absolutely.

[Anonymous]

Nope, I rush to get my kid so I can be with him. I would work out only when my time with my child is not sacrificed.

[Anonymous]

Do your thing and get your workout in. It's fine to do pickup like that.

[Anonymous]

Yeah but it's not like I'm going into her classroom or anything. I wait at the edge of the gate.

[Anonymous]

Yup. Twice a week I run on the school campus and go get my kid still sweaty and red. That's when I have time. AND I keep my kid in aftercare an extra 30 minutes in order to have time to exercise. I felt guilty at first, but don't anymore since I feel so much better now that I am exercising again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nope, I rush to get my kid so I can be with him. I would work out only when my time with my child is not sacrificed.

i was waiting for the annoying self-righteous post...

[Anonymous]

Nope, I rush to get my kid so I can be with him. I would work out only when my time with my child is not sacrificed.


i was waiting for the annoying self-righteous post...

not only self righteous, but a reading comprehension fail, as OP didn't say anything about sacrificing time with her child (who is IN SCHOOL) to work out.

although, I have no issues admitting that I sacrifice time with my kids (if you count 6-7 am quality time!) to work out. My 2 and 4 year old know that Mommy exercises, and we have discussed why exercise is a healthy habit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nope, I rush to get my kid so I can be with him. I would work out only when my time with my child is not sacrificed.

I guess, in the interest of not losing any time with your kid, you didn't bother to read the post.

[Anonymous]

Just don't wear a tennis skirt.

[Anonymous]

If you think you'll be self-conscious, splash some water on your face and neck, slip on a headband and smooth out ponytail, and change your shirt real quick in the car! Freshened up a bit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nope, I rush to get my kid so I can be with him. I would work out only when my time with my child is not sacrificed.

I guess, in the interest of not losing any time with your kid, you didn't bother to read the post.

Right?!
Snarky pp, she is picking him up AFTER SCHOOL.

OP, it's fine.

[Anonymous]

Do you really think anyone is paying that much attention to you?

Really?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yup. Twice a week I run on the school campus and go get my kid still sweaty and red. That's when I have time. AND I keep my kid in aftercare an extra 30 minutes in order to have time to exercise. I felt guilty at first, but don't anymore since I feel so much better now that I am exercising again.

I will guarantee that you are both happier with this arrangement. Good for you!!!