The Olympics are coming- the trials have begun and athletes all over the world are training for the biggest competitions of their lives. Every single Olympic Games promises special moments- Olympic moments. The best of the best from countries all over the globe joined together for a few short weeks in one place to celebrate their athleticism and let the stars of sports shine bright. Every time we have an Olympics year, I hear someone remembering those amazing Olympic moments. Those times when someone fought through an injury or came from way behind. Those moments that make even us at home swell our hearts with emotion and pride and excitement for that athlete.
But there are just as many of those Olympic moments every day. All around us. Maybe not in my town today, or yours tomorrow. But those moments are everywhere. The child who freezes in terror at facing a new situation. A non verbal teen able to communicate with sign language. A neighbor girl finding ways to not only get a hold on but quell some of her paralyzing anxiety. A boy who has struggled to grasp fractions for months and finally, finally it clicks. The little fraternal twins who were afraid to try sports without the other by their side, but were finally brave enough to step on that soccer field or gymnastics floor with the other cheering from the sidelines. The young woman down the street who’s finally been able to successfully master some cooking skills enough to move into an in-law apartment over her parents’ garage.
Those moments are every bit as Olympic as the moments we all rise to our feet and shout hurrahs for when it’s taking place AT the Olympics. They are just quieter moments, celebrated with a more nuclear group.
We all have times where we question whether we are the best mother, the best coach, or friend we can be to those in our lives. There are many ways we can help guide those we care about whether it’s our children or the girls we coach on our softball teams, our spouses, or our friends. We can guide them and teach them to make the right decisions so they can reach for those everyday Olympic moments.
P&G and Tide PODS have released a series of videos called “Raising an Olympian” and I hope you will take a few moments and watch! I’ve shared with both of my gymnast daughters and my soccer obsessed son.
Simone Biles’ grandmother, who adopted Simone talks about questioning whether she has been the best mother. She also talks about guidance and teaching our children to make the right decision in her video. In 2010, Simone announced at the age of 13, that she wanted to compete in the Olympics. On July 10th Simone was named part of the 2016 Olympic Team. So her grandmother knows a bit about guidance and teaching her to make the right decisions.
I think it’s just as important to celebrate the lesser publicized moments as it is our Olympic heroes and their public moments. These are the everyday Olympic moments that all of us can celebrate!
Autumn Reo says
While I like the Olympics, this year is a bigger deal to share with my kids what it means!
shelley zurek says
I am overwhelmed by the level of support Simone Biles’ grandmother has given her. P&G should be applauded for their Olympic efforts as well.
Kelly Hutchinson says
You have no idea how excited I am for the Olympics. And there are special moments every day. I see it when I watch my daughter swim.
Kathy says
I think this is such a wonderful post. It’s great that they have the Olympics! I love to watch them each year too. Your girl must have been so brave to do that!
Brenda says
It is so often the little everyday things that mean so much, sometimes you don’t even realize it at the time. Thanks for the reminder!
Felissa says
The little things are so important to cherish. Our every day Olympic moments are just as important as the Olympic moments we see in the games!
Sherry says
I love watching the Olympics and this video gave me goosebumps. No matter what my children want to do with their lives I will always support them. There are so many little moments to celebrate.
Brandy says
This post is so important to remember! There are little things happening around us all the time even if we don’t see them ourselves.
Becca Wilson says
This is such a great post! My kids do Olympic moments every day. Inspired by them as to put it lightly.
Amy Desrosiers says
When you have three kids at varying ages, there are small Olympic moments to celebrate everyday! I could not agree more!
Sherry says
It’s important to celebrate all of our children’s accomplishments. As parents, sometimes we do forget.
Stacie V says
This is a fantastic post. We celebrate all of our Olympic moments.
Ann Bacciaglia says
We like to celebrate all of our accomplishments big or small. It is so important to support your kids in everything they do.
LIz Mays says
I’m so looking forward to watching the summer games this year. Gymnastics are my absolute favorite event!
Melisa says
These are the moments that we will cherish for a lifetime! I love the everyday Olympic moments. I love that term to describe them!
Nancy @ whispered inspirations says
My daughter and I love the Olympics! After years of watching it, she’s been very interested in doing some gymnastics.
Allie D. says
We love watching the Olympics. The gymnastics is one of our favorite parts. My daughter is starting to get into it, because she is in awe of the girls.
MJ. L says
I love watching the Olympics with my daughter. She takes gymnastics so she is always showing me new stuff she learned and telling me she will go to the Olympics one day 🙂
Dawn McAlexander says
Yep, there have been plenty of Olympic moments when my kid was growing up. I have cherished every moment of them. All children give us those great moments. They should all be cherished.
Shauna says
What a great way to acknowledge those amazing little moments. I love when companies take time to really help people be all they can be
Melissa Potvin says
Wow that is so true! If more people would think that way on a daily basis I bet the world would be a more peaceful, at least happy place. PS- award winning smile on that beautiful girl in the first photo! precious!
Tara Noland says
Love the everyday moments that we make special in our lives. They can be as important as the Olympic moments. Everyone needs to feel that accomplishment.
Val says
These are great everyday moments to share. Loving all of your beautiful photos. Happiness.
Sarah says
I’m in complete agreeance. Beautifuly put! I forget to much to look at the small great things. 🙂
Ellen Christian says
It’s always good to remember that the little things are just as important as the big things. There are Olympic moments everywhere.
Jeanette says
That is VERY true we should all enjoy our own little Olympic moments! What a wonderful post and a wonderful reminder.
Cathi C says
Tears. I’m in tears. I’ve seen a lot of little Olympic moments in my life. Both on TV during the ‘real’ Olympics and those everyday moments that I thought I might never see in my children and in the lives of the special education children I worked with.