The August holidays are always tough for parents…
The August holidays are always tough for parents... 
Firstly, I'm a little bit sore today - 23000 steps and lots of lifting. but Gemma's grandmother is moved.
I won't be hitting the gym today - just a morning walk before my calls start.
The next few weeks will be a challenge with lots of little ones coming and going.
Ranging from 6 months up to 16 years old.
The routine will be disturbed but as an old coach told me, good enough is good enough.
If you're a parent feeling the same, accept that this is normal. It happens every year.
But what can you do? Control the controllables.
You can still drink plenty of water, eat sensibly and keep active. You might not have time for the gym, but stick on a YouTube exercise video and get the kids to join in.
Or turn on some music and pick them up and dance about.
It's all exercise. It'll give you a workout and hopefully knacker them out too.
Don't wish this time away - embrace it.
