Down Time

If I seem to disappear every couple of weekends it is because I am a rowing mum! how many of you have been here? It is a huge commitment with lots of travel and dedication – We have been involved now for five years, first with one, then two, now three girls… they will not be Olympic champions but they are learning lots about health, fitness, commitment, friendships, team work and responsibility… so despite the many hours I spend at rowing there are so many positives… one being that at our State Regattas I get to wake up to the sound of Kookaburras, wallabies and this view…

what could be better to renew the soul, soothe tired and business weary brains and totally refresh for the week ahead..

not to mention the pride and satisfaction one gets from watching kids (and adults) strive for their best ,despite setbacks, injuries, mechanical breakdowns and weather – they are all there to push themselves to the limit – to achieve just a tiny milestone – and to leave feeling exhausted but exhilarated.

friendships are formed and grown, teamwork is tested, emotions soar and dive and above all, much fun is had. for me, there is no computer, no housework, no phone ringing, no deadlines that can be met… just good company, good food and wine (yes we don’t miss out!), good spirits and above all

it is my down time….

Tomorrow I’ll show you what I stitched in my down time…. yes being in the bush doesn't mean no stitching…

hugs for today, how was your weekend?

Helen

Comments

[Tracee]

Oh I know what you mean, I'm a soccer mum and my daughter plays at a very high level and some times we have 6 hour drives and weekends away for the games. Considering how quick the grow up I wouldn't trade it for the world. Can't beat quality mum and daughter time.

[Jo in Tas]

Lake Barrington is beautiful, our very first camping trip was there. Hope the girls enjoyed themselves and rowed hard!
HUgs
Jo