the challenge is on. for years i've been doing "girl" push-ups when i work-out. then, the other day, my four-year-old runs down while i'm exercising and says "check this out, mom." he drops and gives me 10 perfectly executed boy-style push-ups.

he made it look easy.

you all know what happens next. i drop and do a pathetic NINE.

not good. so, since that day last week i've been working on my boy push-ups. today, i hit 23 in a row. after a big amount of goading by the small child, i rested and did another 15. then another 15. it's my own personal boot camp, overseen by a four-year-old push-up nazi.

my challenge, ladies (and gentlemen, you know who you are). are you fitter than a four-year-old? he can now do 16 without stopping.

so what are you waiting for? bikini season is just around the corner...:)