To know our misfit trio is to know today is one of our FAVE DAYS and an occasion we celebrate with WILD abandon.
- We have pirate costumes.
I covet.
- We have pirate tattoos (of the temporary & the not-so variety).
our trio.
- We have a family flag of the pirate’y persuasion.
misfits unite!
- We have pirate’y cold weather leg coverings.
skeleton leggings make me smile!
- We have pirate technology.
save my files or walk the plank!
- We have a pirateVERSION of our beloved Texas head adornment.
YeeHaw, Matey!!
- We have pirate’ISH running skirts & sports bras.
skull ye tatas if ye dare!
- We have scarves, mugs, plates, cups, silverware, lollipops, rings, shirts, shoes, scarves, tights, & pants all in the pirate theme.
aargh! shiver us reusable lunch bags!
And yes.
We own an inflatable pirate.
arrgh! he be hung over.
As you’d imagine, today our household is all about laughter & lagoons. Silliness & scurvy talk.
But first?
We. Exercise.
Or, more aptly put, we compel our pirate to get *his* exercise on in preparation for a day of hornpipe playing and grog drinking.
I know he appears happy. Do not be misled.
He’s not a morning-pirate and hasnt worked out in years.
Ever cautious I insist he warm up FIRST.
Next we move on to some fun core work: hooping!
Since, to his pirate’y chagrin, he doesnt rock the hoop–I segue to something at which he excels. Resistance training!
(I know it looks like a jump rope. I blame his hook.)
Ever the vigilant trainer I intuit my pirate needs agility & speed work.
I quickly set up cones for him to run.
Once his cold, pirate heart-rate returns to normal we head outside for Swiss ball push-ups.
(Indeed these do resemble planks. I learned the hard way (unless you want to walk one)—do not tell him so!)
Finally, because Ive given up trying to teach him how to use my beloved lacrosse ball for his booty (rimshot!), we foam roll and call it a day.
We really do embrace, celebrate and go way a wee bit overboard on Talk like a Pirate Day.
But dont panic.
- Were you blissfully unaware today was a holiday?
- Do you have absolutely no clue how to celebrate this momentous, annual occasion?
Fear no more.
Ive created some fun for you to play along with at home.
Please to click on my pirate below.
Satu says
September 19, 2013 at 2:25 amLOL I hadn’t heard of Talk like a pirate day. If I lived near my little nieces I would surely spend Exercise like a pirate day with them. They would be game, because children always are. 🙂 No need to explain the need to dress as a pirate and have some fun.
I’m planning on allocating one of my happiness project months of being a better Super-Aunt for my nieces! 🙂
Barbara says
September 19, 2013 at 3:41 amArgh, me heartie! Happy Pirate Day!
Marcia says
September 19, 2013 at 4:03 amI became aware of this auspicious holiday when I ran on the pirate-themed Panty Raiders Ragnar Relay team but was not aware it was TODAY!
Glad you are celebrating in fine style! Arrrgh!
lindsay says
September 19, 2013 at 4:09 ammy nephew is OBSESSED with pirates. We talk pirate all the time. I think him and tornado would be best pirate buds. Oh and the crossword puzzle is awesome!
Danielle says
September 19, 2013 at 4:34 amYou are just awesome! I think you have the funnest household ever 🙂
Fancy Nancy says
September 19, 2013 at 4:41 amI LOVE it!!! Of course you have pirate cones!!!
RUNNER GIRL says
September 19, 2013 at 4:48 amThis is flipping awesome, Mizzy.
Tamara says
September 19, 2013 at 4:55 amI guessed right! (I know, I could have just googled it, but guessing is more fun).
Can’t wait to visit your fun-filled domicile! (Will I have to room with matey?)
deb roby says
September 19, 2013 at 8:43 amYou’re coming down to the bay??
Irene says
September 19, 2013 at 5:08 amI want that cowboy hat!
Jody - Fit at 55 says
September 19, 2013 at 5:11 amARRRRRRRRRR better get to exercising – OH, I did! 😉 Such a fun post!!!!
Matt @ Your Living Body says
September 19, 2013 at 5:12 amSomebody will be excited when Halloween comes around…
Maureen says
September 19, 2013 at 5:20 amARRRR Matey! Me thinks today is the perfect day to talk, and exercise, like our pirate friends!
Tiff @ Love, Sweat, & Beers says
September 19, 2013 at 5:37 amHa, I love it. I never want to live in a world without silliness.
Linz @ Itz Linz says
September 19, 2013 at 5:45 amLOVE everything about this!
Sam says
September 19, 2013 at 5:52 am🙂 🙂 🙂
Coco says
September 19, 2013 at 6:19 amWould that you were here and we could go on the Pirate Boat river tour!
Jack Sh*t says
September 19, 2013 at 6:37 amArrrrrrrrrrrr. Time to work off a little of this ample booty…
Jennifer F says
September 19, 2013 at 6:43 amArgh me wench,of course I’ve heard of the day . . . and we have the Jolly Rogers flag flying today
Angela says
September 19, 2013 at 7:31 amAhoy Matey! This was just too funny. Doesn’t everyone own an inflatable pirate?
Leigh says
September 19, 2013 at 8:02 amHahaha! How fun!!
HappinessSavouredHot says
September 19, 2013 at 9:24 amYou know, Hamlet’s skull was a constant reminder of the frailty of life! I think we should all have on lying around!
As a teenager I visited Salem (the witches) and came back with a skull and bones necklace that I LOVED.
Pirates are very popular here in Halifax. Every year my husband and I run the “pirate race”. Many dress for the part!
deb says
September 19, 2013 at 9:43 amFun. I love this day!
Roz@weightingfor50 says
September 19, 2013 at 9:54 amOMG….we are sisters in Pirate play today!!! I be wishin’ we be livin’ around the same poopdeck, ’cause we’d be pirate liftin’ together!! ARRRGG!!! I be covetin’ yer inflatable too!!!!
Shop with Me Mama says
September 19, 2013 at 10:35 amhaha! Hilarious! I LOVE the tattoos!!!
Annie @ mama dweeb says
September 19, 2013 at 10:40 amthis is AWESOME. Such a fun post – love the pirate pants the best LOL!!!
quix says
September 19, 2013 at 10:54 amYaaaarrr, I love this post! Happy Pirate day! 🙂
Bonnie says
September 19, 2013 at 11:47 amI love this! The poses of the pirate exercising just made me laugh so hard! I love the one of him on the ball – he keeps a nice, stiff, straight plank! 😉
Kim says
September 19, 2013 at 12:37 pmWow – who knew?! (clearly you did!!)
Happy Pirate Day!!! Loved the morning workout and might have to print the puzzle to try with my boys – they will know more than me!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
September 19, 2013 at 1:39 pmYou sure know how to take a theme and run with it!
mimi says
September 19, 2013 at 1:52 pmAye, we celebrate! It’s one of those fun days we do enjoy. Love your pirate.
Kate @KateMovingForward says
September 19, 2013 at 5:47 pmI feel like you are possibly the most fun person ever. I just love this so much!
Melissa says
September 19, 2013 at 7:03 pmI love this! I’m so bummed I didn’t celebrate this with my son today.
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
September 19, 2013 at 7:39 pmOMFG! This day is OVER and I didn’t get to celebrate!!! SO BUMMED!
Samantha Knox says
September 19, 2013 at 8:36 pmhahaha!! this is the BEST!! I wasnt aware that today was Talk Like A Pirate day…but thank gosh I was wearing my skull leggings anyways!! You rock!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says
September 19, 2013 at 9:05 pmOMG this is hilarious. My favorites are the push-up on the swiss ball and foam rolling. I did laugh out loud so thank you for that!
Kristina Walters @ Kris On Fitness says
September 20, 2013 at 5:14 amI love the way the parrot hangs on for the ride! Smart bird!
Mindys Fitness Journey says
September 20, 2013 at 9:22 amYou have to stop with this cuteness! I cannot take it! xxoo
Sagan says
September 21, 2013 at 5:23 pmThere’s a place for fitness in EVERYTHING.
🙂
Jasmine says
September 22, 2013 at 11:21 pmYou guys are the bomb! You know just how to do it up good. 🙂
Too bad you didn’t make it to my garage sale this weekend. I sold off all the stuff from my husband and I’s 30th birthday pirate party!
Stuart says
September 23, 2013 at 8:47 pmAye, Aye, Captain! It’s fun to see a pirate do work-out! Hey Matey! Do some cardio too, I bet those muscles would soon be lean and mean! I love planking, by the way.