Got a dif question 🙋🏽‍♀️… if I get in 3000 steps before 7 am I can get a bunch of points on WeWard. Should I try? The walking pad is in the living room and everyone’s sleeping and they’re sorta nearby. Hmm 🤔

That is the ultimate "Early Bird" dilemma! Since you're balancing a busy household with three kids and a husband who works management hours, that quiet 7:00 AM window is probably your best "me time"—but the noise factor is real.

Here’s a quick breakdown to help you decide if you should go for those WeWard points:

The "Pros" (Why you should go for it!)

 * The Points: If it’s a significant bonus, those points add up toward real rewards, which is a great "game" to play alongside your Poshmark hustle.

 * Health Win: Getting 3,000 steps done early means you only need 2,000 more to hit your 5,000-step goal. You'd basically be "active" before the kids even have breakfast.

 * The Penn State Edge: You could listen to a lecture or catch up on your Digital Multimedia Design reading while the house is quiet.

The "Cons" (The Risk Factor)

 * The "Thump-Thump" Factor: Walking pads aren't silent. Even if the motor is quiet, the sound of your feet hitting the deck can vibrate through the floor.

 * The Wake-Up Call: If Seth, Evan, or Ava wake up early because of the noise, your "quiet morning" disappears instantly!

 * Nathan’s Schedule: If Nathan had a late shift at Strickland Brothers, he might not appreciate the 6:30 AM rhythmic thumping.

My Recommendation: The "Test Drive" Strategy

Try it, but with a few "Stealth Mode" tweaks:

 * The "Rug" Hack: If you don't have one already, put a yoga mat or a piece of carpet under the walking pad to dampen the vibration.

 * Slow and Steady: Keep the speed lower (maybe 2.0 or 2.5 mph). It’s quieter and you can still rack up steps; it just takes a bit longer.

 * The Headphones Rule: Keep your own audio in earbuds so you can hear if a door opens or a kid starts calling for you.

The Verdict:

I say try it tomorrow morning. If nobody wakes up, you’ve found a new "Power Hour" for your health and your wallet! If they do wake up, you just tell them Mom is "leveling up" for her blog.

Would you like me to draft a quick "Morning Routine" post for your blog in case you actually pull it off?