Having a go - Real Mum story on MoM

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Today I realised two things 1. How utterly unfit I am. 2. The importance of having a try at something and being prepared look silly in order to show your children how important it is to have a go and try. This morning was what I should have been prepared for and totally forgot Parents vs Kids game at Auskick. So at 9.30am this morning (Sunday) I turn up in long boots, tights a loose jumper and my coat. I had totally forgotten about the match that day! Now I’m a separated parent and my son was so enthused about the match I wasn’t about to let him down. So I got out there and ran and played etc all in my unsuitable attire. I felt great after the run around and I guess I released some endorphins in the process, but my goodness my lungs were burning! It made me realise that perhaps I could do with a bit more exercise and how important it is to lead by example.

Posted anonymously, 17th August 2014

15 Comments

- - deb_gs said
  - 29 Jun 2015
    9:25 pm
Good on you for getting out there. Your son would not know or remember what you were wearing but he would remember that you played.

- - mom94125 said
  - 20 Jun 2015
    2:07 pm
is auskick any good? my child wants to play and is a girl. Do many girls play this? my child’s friends don’t

- - mom93821 said
  - 05 Jan 2015
    8:13 am
It can be an absolute shock to the system!

- - mom57522 said
  - 28 Oct 2014
    9:28 pm
Good on you! Have you played again?

- - mom56842 said
  - 16 Sep 2014
    11:16 pm
Good on you for having a go and enjoying it.

- - mom63821 said
  - 22 Aug 2014
    6:38 pm
Good for you!!! the important thing is you got up there!

- - gem1991 said
  - 21 Aug 2014
    9:57 pm
your such a good parent

- - mrsgreen12 said
  - 21 Aug 2014
    11:26 am
Well done!
I understand how hard it is to do certain things. I have just started dance class. I thought it was probably the worst thing i could try but its been really good. very casual class and lots of fun. I had surgery 16 weeks ago so im only just healed so i have to do things slowly and carefully but its been good. Never too old or too late to start trying something new
Good on ya

- - Bela said
  - 21 Aug 2014
    9:27 am
Well done on getting out there. If you’re like me and don’t love the gym, I can recommend Zumba. It doesn’t matter if you’re uncoordinated (goodness knows I am). It’s a fun way to get fit and laugh at yourself at the same time.

- - damish70 said
  - 20 Aug 2014
    11:26 pm
How did you pull up the next day? Are you still feeling every muscle in your body ache?

- - Kelly said
  - 20 Aug 2014
    2:12 pm
Well done for actually still going out there and playing i bet your son was more than proud of you

- - hopefullyheidi said
  - 18 Aug 2014
    7:29 pm
Thanks ladies! I got gang tackled a couple of times by the kids but it was good for the kids to see us all having a go- even though I looked like a goose without trackies and runners!

- - arcticwynta said
  - 17 Aug 2014
    10:30 pm
I love when a parent put their kids first and that you decided to just jump on in there and have some fun. I would have no doubt he loved a fun day with you included.

- - damish70 said
  - 17 Aug 2014
    9:29 pm
Yay! I big clap & cheer for you! You would’ve made your son very happy & proud today. Good luck in trying to get out of bed in the morning!

- - BellaB said
  - 17 Aug 2014
    8:21 pm
Good on you for having a go – I hope I’d have done the same thing.