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Tara Matheron March 6, 2018

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Canadian born. Avid skier and sports enthusiast. Online dating miracle led to a family of four. Recreational painter. Corporate jet-setter now pioneering new family adventures. View all posts by Tara Matheron

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I did NOT want to bike today so when Maximo asked to join me, I said YES and immediately switched and put us in the family 10km. Well...joke was on me because it was the hardest bike race I’ve ever done 😂 There were a lot of hills that I ran up while pushing 2 bikes - one carrying a small boy! 100% worth it to see this kid conquer his first race - I am so proud. Sitting at the start line he turned to me and said “Let’s do this Mom!”. Well we did it buddy and every part of my body hurts except for my heart cause I am so frickin’ in love with you! Little does he know, he’s actually been cheering on this race for years - it was about time he joined in! Fun fact: He’s only 3 and this was his 4th year at the Ride Don’t Hide honouring my Auntie Rose!!! #ridedonthide2019

Watch out Maximo! All those times you locked your sister in her room, pushed her aside, and stashed the treats out of her reach are quickly going to change because this little rocket is on fire! Over the past week, V’s bike skills have taken off and she’s also climbing like crazy. Maybe it’s because she knows we head to Whistler in 5 weeks and wants to take full advantage of the scene 😬 There’s no where you can hide, climb, or run to now...cause she’ll find you...(Insert voice from Wedding Crashers) #itspaybacktime

I expected a mini me but this little blue eyed, blond, curly haired girl is everything I am not. She’ll give you her last cookie, blow kisses to every table as we leave the restaurant, and sneak her brother his stuffy when he’s in time out. She only eats the meat in burgers, sneaks all the bacon if you aren’t looking, and loves sauerkraut. She’s shy until she likes you and then she wants all the cuddles. She’ll say “ay” until you dress her in head to toe pink but don’t even try to give her a doll. Chiboo - you’re the loving, sensitive connection that reminds me to sit and have tea in pink cups, to celebrate life and wear puffy dresses, and that silence is not always overlooked. You shine without commanding attention and have a grin that’s going to stir up a lot of trouble. This annual camping trip is my favourite - here’s to celebrating year no.2 with you at our special spot!

For the most part I think this kid is pretty cool except there are a few things I’m starting to question...like this new pose he makes in every picture, his desire wear his socks up to his knees, or that he ambushes me every single day by bashing his head into my butt or pelvic bone!!! 😡 Has he had one too many falls or is this a weird boy thing I’m just becoming aware of?! Thankfully he loads me up with high fives, sticky kisses, and always gives me a giant bite of his ice cream to make up for it. Moments like today help too! We had a wicked time at @calgary_bmx checking out the track and meeting the coaches. What a fun crew and place! And to top it off, I didn’t get butt bashed!!! #win

I grew up inspired watching 2 strong women train, race, and medal in distances short and far around the world - my mom and Auntie Rose. My Aunt used to beat the guys and my mom completed enough marathons that she recently turned her race shirt collection into a KING sized quilt!!! Somewhere along the line, I joined in too and I felt slightly emotional today crossing the finish line with my daughter! The grit and determination instilled by my mom and Aunt was only heightened by the amazing community that came together through @rmswomensrun. Celebrating with fellow @radmums_ and being cheered on by my family felt so damn good! The scene of a fierce army of women charging the paths in the middle of the mountains was incredible! Thank you to everyone for such an amazing day ❤️ Me and V finally got our gold! (Sorry Maximo, mommy had to trim your 40lbs of raw 3yo muscle to survive) 😂 •• Thanks to all my Uncles for filling me up on coconut pie, carrot cake, and T-bone steak last night. Nate for the pep talks, compression pants, and surprise massage. My dad and mom for making sure I got a good nights rest and cheering me on at that last corner. And Maximo for his inspiring words “Mommy, I want a medal.” Love you all.

Mud puddles and water slides go together like dirt galore and the @rockymountainsoapco race! I’m not exactly sure how I’m going to push the stroller in tomorrow’s race 😅 5km and 60lbs of kid was daunting before I saw the football field sized mud pit... Good thing we’ll be well equipped to get squeaky clean afterwards!!! #unstoppable

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