Her face was beautiful as she threw dandelions into the air while I cranked out lunges and push-ups.
Of course, I was experiencing an end-of workout natural high, but it took this moment to realize she too had been exercising right along with me and was feeling the same JOY.
The JOY of sunlight, air, family and love. The JOY of being in the present moment.
To keep it real - as dandelions and exercise happiness were happening, the babe was sucking on her thumb with crinkled eyebrows (teething), the 3YO was behind me running in circles, and the 9 yo was looking for bugs and crawfish.
But, I felt better with exercise. Still sleep deprived, but better. And hopeful this journey of fitness will rub off on these kiddos. Because it's not about a number on a scale. It's about the feeling that comes from within.
Make them the reason, not the excuse.
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