Motherhood is not always easy. We support our children as they go through so many stages in today’s world. We watch them as they first roll over, immediately moving things out of their grasp. We shriek at their first steps, first words, so many firsts it becomes impossible to imagine all that is in store.
My own daughter is only five. She starts Kindergarten in a few weeks. A huge first from where I stand. It’s scary, it’s nerve-wracking, and it is incredible, all at once! Just this small yet huge step towards a new phase of her life – the school years – means so much to me as her mom.
Being a Mom to an Olympian
I can’t even begin to imagine what emotions the mothers of our USA Olympic Gold Medal Gymnasts are feeling when they look at their girls and the amount that they have achieved. The incredible successes. Phenomenal efforts. The pride, the emotion, the overall swelling of love!
Just watching a few clips of these moms as they share their reactions when the girls won their team gold is a great way to see how important these moments are for not just the girls, but their moms, too. Check out the link below for incredible coverage from London and The P&G Family Home:
Can you imagine being in their shoes? Watching your own child represent your country, your world in that way? I am in awe of the strength of them all, and the motivation. I’m also extremely inspired by them. The girls, and their moms. It is obvious whenever one of P&G’s Thank You, Mom commercials come on just how much strength these athletes get from their relationships with their mothers.
Kiana Ross, Natalie Hawkins and Missy Parton, moms of Team USA gymnasts Kyla Ross and Gabby Douglas, celebrate their daughters’ big night at the P&G Salon in the Family Home.
Can you share a little bit about a huge transition or experience in your children’s lives where you found yourself proud of them? How did it impact you? Can you imagine what you would have done had you been mom to an Olympian Gold Medal winner? I can only try, but I know for certain the cheering would have been loud and the tears would have been flowing!
Please share your thoughts with us in the comments!
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Twitter: tovadarling
says:
Oh man. Considering the fact that I was so proud that I almost cried when Baby Darling rolled over for the first time, I cannot even imagine the pride that a mom would feel watching her child win a gold medal!!
Tova Darling recently posted..How to Entertain a Baby
Twitter: whippedmoos
says:
My son has started to pull himself up on things and he also started waving, it definitely tugs at my heart a little. It’s such a proud moment to see your child accomplish something so great. I think that’s exactly how the moms at the Olympics feel. I swear if my child were ever in the Olympics I’d look EXACTLY like Aly Raisman’s parents.
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Twitter: homejobsbymom
says:
I could only imagine. Right now I am clapping every time my 2 year old pees on the potty.
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What a wonderful moment in these great moms lives!
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Twitter: thedosetweets
says:
Wow. I can’t even imagine how it feel to watch your child achieve that kind of dream for themselves!
I have been so impressed with P&G and their Thank You Mom campaign.
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Twitter: ugojoloms
says:
The day my first son won several awards at school for academic excellence, the feeling is just indescribable.
Congratulations to you three blessed women!
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Twitter: milmoneychica
says:
Awww, I feel you for sure. I found myself reflecting quite a bit on the parents behind the Olympians.
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Twitter: goodgirlgonered
says:
Beautiful comments everyone, thank you all for sharing!
Motherhood is truly amazing. I am blessed and grateful to share some of my thoughts with you all!
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Twitter: hinessightblog
says:
Andrea,
I know. I’ve thought the same thing as I was watching some of these teens win or veterans. It has to be one shining moment.
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Twitter: HazelEyes_77
says:
My son is only seven-months and I get so excited every time he learns something new, which at this point is rolling over sitting up and clapping. Oh, he is also saying mommy and daddy. That, in itself brought tears to my eyes. I cannot possibly imagine what it would be like to have an Olympian for a child. To me, I’m sure the tears would be the same and as proud as I am of my son now, I don’t even know what that feeling would be like.