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Inspire SeriesI’ll train in the backyard and the kids will join in. My husband also exercises and together the five of us love all the sports we play and watch together!8. CAN YOU SHARE SOME HEALTHY DAILY TIPS/ ROUTINES?I try to be active once a day. The children swim, play tennis, do ballet, jujitsu and gymnastics during the week. It certainly makes life full but we meet amazing new friends and the children realise how incredible their bodies are.9. HOW DID YOU MEETYOUR HUSBAND?We met at the 2004 Athens Olympics, literally in the village, in the computer block. There was one spare seat and it happened to be next to him. Meant tobe. Thomas has been to four Olympics and captained the Men’s Water Polo team. I say the greatest blessing that came from swimming was meeting him! I married my best friend and 8 years on we’ve created a family. It’s not your normal“Wwe met at the pub” story but it’s special to us and always a reminder of how powerful an Olympics can be.10. HOW DO YOU BALANCE WORK, AND BEING A WIFE AND MUM? Does anyone ever really balance? I sit down and prioritise what’s important. Faith, family, friends, exercise, work, holidays, all are super close to me. I tell myselfto do the juggle without the struggle. I wake up every day choosing to be happy and know when it’s time to stop, breathe and take some time out. I truly30 LIVING LOCAL SPRING 2016... I married my best friend and 8 years on we’ve created a family ...love life, I always have. My mum tells people I was born excited. Having a roof over our head, food to eat and a healthy, happy family is everything. There are days that are so crazy, like today as I write this the three children are misbehaving and the pileof washing is beyond, BUT will the children remember thepile of big washing, or that I sat down and read a book to them tonight, cuddled them, engaged with them, and didn’t rush. Soto answer your question, “hHoow doIjuggleitall?:”liLkiekealallwlwomomenen with enlarged capacity, a full heart and a happy grateful head, wanting to encourage and lift others up.11. HOW HAS HAVING CHILDREN CHANGED YOUR LIFE?It is the most rewarding role in the entire world and also the most challenging. It is upsetting when you hear people say to someone who iasrexepxepcetcintign,g, “Wwell there goes your life.”.”I think, what positive words are you speaking to these parents- to-be.?Haviingchiilldrrenhassonlly enriched our lives. Since Year9 all I’ve ever wanted to be is a mum (after being married and Olympics ha) and it’s a true joy. Some days are so tough and you think WOW but our children are happy and healthy and surrounded by love. It is an honour to be able to guide them,“Dream, Inspire, Grow”www.livinglocalguide.com.au