1) An in-home walking program via streaming video off the internet. Instead of moving my laptop to a spacious location, I did the whole 30 minutes in about 6 square feet. I'm a DORK.

2) Convincing my children that just because they were at the park, playing in the sand, they did not need to a) throw sand b) eat sand c) rub their heads in the sand d) act surprised when they got sand in their eyes. Didn't work.

3) Using a dish towel instead of my MIA yoga strap. Not pretty, but good hamstring stretch nonetheless.

4) Micromanaging my husband's use of the computer. Almost got knocked over by the force of his glare.

5) Making green tea with my Senseo coffee maker. Not advised. NOT.

6) To find something super yummy to eat. Damn my virtuous grocery shopping. I got nothing.

7) Heading to bed early in the hopes of a good night of sleep. No. I woke every hour on the hour.

8) Pretending that I have a household staff available. *squinting my eyes closed tight* Failure. The house still needs my attention.