An early bird…..
catches the worm….Didn’t Benjamin Franklin say that?
Somehow, with all of the running, I have learned to enjoy waking early. IF it is of my own volition, I enjoy it. When I am forcefully dragged from my bed against my will, I am grumpy nearly the whole day. It is a character flaw I know.
This year, I am beginning to think towards finishing a local mini triatholon. I have started running alongside the kids as they ride their bikes and instead of sitting on the side of the pool while they splash and play, I decided I would swim a few laps. Throw in some intentional bike riding in and there you have it….triathlon training.
It is a great way for all of us to get out and enjoy the great weather, and for me to be with them while I am getting my run in and they are getting some exercise. Serious multitasking for sure, but it is working for us. I am having so much fun now that all of our children are at the stage that we all can get up and go together. Hang on all you Moms with those still crawling at you feet. It 0.2 seconds they will be riding their bike right next to you. I realized the other day that swimming, running and biking is what makes up 90% of a child’s life so maybe me training for this is in a way helping me be like a little kid again, getting to play.
Heaven knows that grown ups need to play a bit more and stress a lot less! So that is my prayer this week, that I will play every chance I get, enjoy the kids right where they are at, and let God handle all the rest.
Join me wont you?
