Have you noticed...

Have you noticed how happy you are when you get what you need, not what you want?

A deep thought. Yes, Ive been running again. I do my best thinking when I'm plodding along.

I ran my 5th half marathon just over a week ago. My fastest so far.
Giving myself what I needed, not what I wanted has certainly paid off.

I want Timtams and cakes but I need lean protein, vegies and fruit. If I had what I wanted, too often, I'd still be over 100KG but by having what I needed I'm now at a healthy BMI and running half marathons.

It's a philosophy I'm taking into my parenting too. I don't always give my kids what they want but I always give them what they need. Water, Healthy food, love, safety, routine and a place to call home.

There's always a little room for treats, too much of what you want doesn't lead to happiness.

I hope today you get what you need and not a smidgeon more!

Still on the run.

I'm still running.
I'm still surprising myself at my "stick-to-it-ness". 
Some weeks I'm more dedicated than others. 
I'm still around goal weight, made it past a year.

I swam again this summer. Wearing swimmers and shorts. Still gives me a boost to pull on a pair of shorts. When I was big I dreamed of wearing shorts.

I ran a half marathon last weekend and have entered another which is in less than two weeks.

I came second in the Booleroo  Tri- challenge. Another medal in the cupboard. I also got medals in swimming this year. The older I get the less competition I have ;-).

I've not added any more babies to the tribe. Although a newborn can still make me melt. Peter says, "no" and "we're almost out of nappies!"

Not much creating going on here. The occasional spinning, a little knitting and the odd crocheting. Swim season kept me well occupied.

I still occasionally dream of being a textile artist but I'm realistic in that I have more than enough to do right now in raising a family.

The kids are all "disgustingly healthy!" To quote a doctor. A true blessing I am enormously appreciative of. My baby is now 3 and oldest will turn 16 this year.

I still pop in to ravelry on a spasmodic basis. I'm still staying off the social media. Even managed to permanently delete my Facebook! That took some effort and patience. 

Cheers
Tracy