This post is sponsored by Mirum. All opinions my own.
In a few months, I will be celebrating my 2-year anniversary for being a Gym Mom. Yes y’all. EB has officially been a gymnast for almost 2 years. We’ve really only just begun because gymnastics is the kind of sport where if you want to take the competitive track, you start young.
For the last few months, we thought EB had been falling out of love with gymnastics. She stopped asking to watch gymnastics videos on YouTube. She wasn’t hitting up her bar and beam as often. She wore more actual clothes than leotards. She was losing a few skills and her head didn’t seem to be in the game as much. Her coach talked about how she was less focused and refused to do things she used to love.
“Uh, listen here, little girl – do you still want to do gymnastics or naw?”
I said these actual words to her. I am a lot of things. But what I am NOT is a parent who will invest time and money in an activity that my kid doesn’t want to do. She’s realllllly good at gymnastics but I refuse to force her to do anything. And if she is going to do it, she needs to try her best. No half steppin’ in this house. We go big or we find something else to do.
“Yes, mama. I love gymnastics! I don’t want to stop doing it. I never want to quit!”
And so we trusted her. We told her to get and keep her head in the game or we’d take her out. Within weeks, her mojo came back. She nails those handstands. Her body control is mind blowing and she’s back to begging to only wear a leotard.
I’m a strict mom but also know that my girl might have just needed a break. Kids get burned out too, right? We’re back in a rhythm and groove. For now.
Every few days, EB packs her gym bag and puts it in the car. She does it like clockwork and knows that she has to put the following items in the bag…
- Leotard
- Cartwheel shorts
- Gym shoes
- Lotion
The latter is important, y’all. My kids are beyond dry and ashy. What can I say?
They get it from their mama daddy.
Because EB has had eczema since birth, we usually slather her up with super thick butters, oils, creams and concoctions. But gymnastics and super thick skincare products don’t mix. Aaaaand, this is why we stick with Vaseline’s CocoaRadiant.
Why? You ask?
- It’s not greasy or oily – EB needs something that sinks into her skin and quickly! My baby can’t be leaving grease trails all across gym mats.
- It busts the ash quickly – Because 4-year-olds aren’t always that good at applying thoroughly. I can trust that even a quick slather of this will zap dull and dry skin and restore my girl’s healthy melanin glow.
- Keeps the skin moisturized – While any lotion may bust ash, not all can keep the skin moisturized for hours and hours. But you know Vaseline products win at trapping in that moisture.
And that’s that. A happy and proud mama and an even happier gymnast with healthy and radiant skin.
Soooo, how can I get this, B? And do you have a discount for me?
Guess what? FSI is currently running an offer from September 24th through September 30th (coupon in the newspaper) on 10 oz sizes and you’ll save a sweet 1.00 off.
Okay, that’s cool and all buuuuut how can I get a $100 Walmart gift card so I can buy that and some other thangs?
Leave a comment below telling me what sports you did as a kid or what sports your kids are doing. Before you submit, be sure you have included your name and email address so that I can contact you. Giveaway ends 11:59 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 30, 2017.
Disclosure: Post sponsored by Mirum Shopper but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure.
My kids did softball and baseball. Thanks for the chance 🙂
Lisa Brown
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I did gymnastics as a kid.
Thanks for the chance to win!
The only sport for girls when I was a kid was bowling.
Mine did soccer, baseball and bowling.
I was a big swimmer!!
I also did gymnastics
Hi Brittany,
I have a 15 year old that lives for volleyball! I have to reel her back in from time to time myself.
I’m not the most athletically inclined person, not even as a kid. I’m good at stretching. LOL I did like running out on the track at school and double Dutch jump rope. So I guess that’s the extent of my athleticism. I don’t have kids, but they would probably be like me!
As a kid, I did Irish dancing for 6 years and loved it! Now my stepdaughter is doing gymnastics and we’re thinking about putting her in soccer as well. She seems to absolutely adore gymnastics!
My daughter is in cross-country and softball. It keeps us all really busy!
I also participated in gymnastics as a child. As a mother now I’ve almost graduated from being a gym mom. For the time being my son participates in high school football, wrestling, basketball and track. Way to go on the realness of asking her if she really wants to do it. I wasted plenty of money trying to encourage my son to do things his heart wasn’t in.
I was a gymnast when I was younger and now all my kids take gymnastic. My girls and boys also play soccer.
My son did karate and soccer.
Because I was always the tall girl…I tried everything and played Basketball most of my youth although I would have preferred to DANCE. My daughter is in ballet and will start gymnastics soon. I completely agree kiddos definitely need breaks! This is my daughters second go at ballet and she is way more focused.
My daughter is in gymnastics and my son is in basketball. I didn’t do a lot of sports when I was younger but I encourage my kids to find something they like to stay active.
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I liked playing soccer and basketball.
I played soccer and I hope to get my boys into it as well!
My girls played basketball last year. This year, we are doing swimming lessons to be able to try out for a swim team.
I played soccer, did gymnastics for a while and danced into high school. BabyCakes is about to be three which opens up all the activities! I think we’re going to start with swimming.
My daughter does track and she loves it!
I did basketball, swimming, volleyball, and bowling as a kid. I actually informally did everything because I had four older brothers and nod sisters so it was all sports all the time at our house. Now I don’t watch or participate in any sports! Walking in the beach, mube. Does that count? Lol.
I rode BMX bikes and my daughter ran track! Now she’s into rockets and getting her pilot license!
Hi, I played basketball for two years in Jr high. I tried out for golf, volleyball, and tennis in high school but didn’t make the team. I still played those sports in my free time.
I was the original street kid; Stick ball, dodge ball, climbing trees was my jam. The closest I came to organized sports was double dutch. I was a champ! I was jumping fiend! Lately I’ve even considered buying jump rope for exercise.
I played soccer and my son played football and my daughter has zero interest in sports
Loved this! I was on the first FEMALE wrestling team back in High school. So much fun. I’ve always been one to believe that girls can do whatever boys can do. My children are 3 under 3. They are not in anything as of yet but we are looking to see what my daughter can do. Between us, I’ve been teaching her wrestling moves already!
I did volleyball in school. Loved it but didn’t go far. My son is three and we come from a soccer family – one of my little bros was a phenom! I’ve bought his an age appropriate sized ball and had dad teaching him how to kick. Can’t wait until he can start in earnest next year.
By the way – he’s an eczema baby too.
I played Softball and Basketball in middle school. While I don’t think I would put my daughters in any organized sports, I definitely plan to put them in dance. I understand the importance of movement in both healthy physical and mental development and want to combat childhood and adult obesity for them as much as I can.
At 45, I am still the clumsiest, most
non-graceful, trips on thin air person I know. I broke my toe 5 months ago on a file cabinet 🙁 so no sports for me lol! Ever!
However my 4 year old granddaughter is in her 2nd year of dance and I take her every week! It’s so fun to see where they’re young minds and passions take them and it’s just as rewarding the second time around 🙂
Thanks for the sweet giveaway, xoxoxo!
I did baseball, the oldest did football, and the youngest hasn’t really found a sport that he likes
inwas In the middle and high school dance team and played some volleyball in the summer.
I was a cheerleader from elementary school through high school. My teenage son plays football mom.
As a kid, I played a lot of badminton.
My oldest son played soccer. I didn’t do sports as a kid but wish I could have.
I did swimming. 🙂
My kids have played baseball, football, soccer, swimming, gymnastics and dance so far. They are pretty good at anything they try. and have fun with their friends
In high school, I was a cheerleader and did track & field sports. I took trampoline and diving classes though didn’t compete.
My son attended: a week of Scout camp and earned four merit badges, two being swimming and canoeing, he also attended baseball camp. I wish I could have participated, but I had surgery in early June and mid August. Maybe next spring I’ll be able to do more. You inspire me, thank you!
As a kid I ran track and as for my kids…track like me lol and also soccer. I wanted to say keep up the awesome work Brittany, I know it’s not easy being a great mom and wife…along with your blog, youtube, etc. So a huge thank you and hugs from me to you!! Xoxo
I didn’t play sports as a child, but my husband played soccer and baseball and still plays soccer on adult rec leagues three seasons a year (winter = indoor). We don’t have kids, but our nephew plays flag football (he’s 4).
I played softball, basketball and was a cheerleader in elementary school as a kid. I was always active and running.
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