Daniel talked to the owner of the gym yesterday (and it took only two calls to get ahold of him), and the guy was completely reasonable. When Daniel asked about grandfathering us in, he said it was impossible due to finances; they estimate that it's more than $40 per month per child, on the assumption that the child is there twice a week -- so even our $80 per month for the three kids wouldn't really cover their expenses. But when Daniel requested a prorated refund, he said he'd be happy to comply, and that they're doing as much for a number of other people. Whew!! Why couldn't the managers have been willing to say that would be the policy in the first place? Sheesh. Now we just have to wait for the refund -- I'll be on edge until it arrives.
We're looking into other gyms; there's one in town that's not as nice, but the costs are comparable and the childcare is free after a one-time fee of $5, which is incredibly cheap. But this time I'll know to get the childcare info in writing! We might instead purchase our own stuff, since we mostly use the bikes and an occasional treadmill, but that gets expensive, too, and we wouldn't have the weight equipment to use when the mood strikes us. We do have some hand weights around the house, but they're not as good.
I haven't exercised lately and I'm still eating badly. I'll be so glad when I can get back to a routine!
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