What's in a Mile?

This morning Austin, Travis and Parker started a new adventure with their mom, aka me/Camey. With school out and our sons not participating (more about that in another post) in organized sports, we have to be intentional about giving them opportunities to exercise. While the boys are doing good overall in their grieving process.... it is up to us as their parents to make sure they get out and about more often than not. We've all gained some extra weight these last few months. That has got to stop! STOP IT! Comfort food is not the answer to living the life God intends for us. No matter how yummy it may be..... As for all the individuals who kept bringing us casseroles & desserts- your food was delicious and we thank you for your graciousness - most importantly for your love for our family. We accept full blame for letting our bodies go as well as our mouths. We all know what one serving should look like. Duh!

My best girlfriend and I had been walking back before school was over. I thoroughly enjoyed spending that time with her. 'Sides, I'm not one who has ever liked exercising alone. Boring..... So, knowing that she was still walking... I enlisted her help with the boys. We joined Ms. Rhonda and another friend walking this morning around the PAC. One time equals a mile. Starting out slow... but we will be back tomorrow. I walked with Austin while Trav and Park did some serious moving with her. The other friend took turns walking between us.

What's in a mile? Laughter, real conversations, sweat and time spent worth every step. We believe that parents must take seriously the wonderful responsibilities of raising children. Part of that does include realizing that it is not up to the Miler's Club or organized sports to keep our children in better physical condition. We should be active participants in living life with them and not just on the sidelines or hearing about how many miles they walked at the end of the school year awards ceremony.

If you are a parent - what do you need to do today with your child(ren)?