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

Raising Awareness and funds for Autism SA

Hi all!
Long time no see? Over 6 months!
Time has whizzed by.
I'm bringing the blog back, for a few months as I fund raise for Autism SA.
James was diagnosed as Autistic a while back now and is now receiving support from Autism SA.
Autism SA works to raise awareness of Autism, educating the community and supporting individuals and families of Autistic individuals.

To raise awareness and funds I will be running in the City To Bay on September the 16th. I would really like it if you could support me in raising awareness and funds for Autism SA by clicking on the link below and donating to Autism SA and passing on the message to mutual friends to come and support me too.

Link here:

I Love Someone With Autism