Speedy Turtle Triathlete..: Happy Mother's Day to all of us Moms that try to do it all!!

Today was a really great day! As I think back to when I first became a mom, I was soo scared. How was I going to be able take care of a baby.. on top of that, my husband was just starting out as a Naval Aviator and was just about to go on deployment...OMGoodness...How was I going to do this?!?... I had many days, when I would go for a run or to the gym and feel guilty about leaving him with a sitter or with my husband when he was home. I would drop everything to take my son to his theater class, little league and swim practice.. I have spent a lot of hours watching him grow up to be a great kid who is a honor student. I couldn't have asked for a better kid....It was hard back then when he was little, but with a lot of help from friends, family and many time outs for mommy.. yes, I gave myself timeouts :) I was Donnie's mom..

Fast Forward to today.... My son, is 15 and will be 16 next month and he is my biggest fan and supporter for my training and my triathlons and my eating habits! He has told me not to feel guilty about training... in fact, he has encouraged me to go out and bike, run or swim..He watches what I eat and always encourages me to eat protein after a hard workout! He is, also, at the finish lines cheering me on to do my best!

Today I got the best gift ever from him... he posted a picture of me on Instagram and thanked me for being his mom.. What a great son I have! In addition, to the Thank you post on Social Media, I got a set of arm coolers for my triathlons! I know.. some moms would love to get flowers and chocolate.. I was really happy about arm coolers.

So, today's post is for all of us Mom's who try to do it all... We do not need to feel guilty about taking care of ourselves because what we are doing is setting an example to our kids... they love us and want us to be happy.. They know if we are happy and healthy, they work and strive to be just like us!

Happy Mother's day to all!
Eling