Activity Redefined

This weekend has been awesome.  Saturday was a beautiful here in SC.  The temperature was in the mid 60's and it was sunny most of the day.  Instead of doing the normal routine of either hanging out in front of the TV or going to a restaurant or the mall, we took the girls to the park.  Usually when we go to the park, Ashley and I sit on the benches while the girls play. I always felt that if I took the girls to the park and spent some time outside, I was being active.  Boy was I wrong.  Really all I was doing was being a park bench potato instead of a couch potato.  While the girls were playing, I decided I was going to go for a walk. I walked a couple laps around the perimeter of the park, before I spent time playing with my girls.  We were at the park for about 2 hours and I only sat down for about 5 minutes!!!! After playing on the playground, we found a kick ball and took it to a large open area.  We spent the next half hour or so playing a family game of kick ball.  We had so much fun.  All 4 of us were involved, chasing the ball, kicking it around and just enjoying our time together.  At the end of the day, I felt great. 
Today has been a different pace.  We went to church, came home, ate lunch, took naps and did nothing.  It was rainy most of the day, so our outdoor activities were put on hold.  I have felt tired and had a headache and I really think it is from lack of movement.  What a revelation that has been for me. It is amazing how exercise can give you energy, while napping can just make you more tired.
Now that I have redefined activity in my life, I cannot wait to make more memories with my family and continue on the "journey from fat to fit".