I’m all for celebrating the little things in life. The small stuff that makes me smile. Hearing good news that gives me the warm & fuzzies. I truly love nothing better than reading proud parent statuses on Facebook when their children have achieved something and they just have to share. Seriously, if your little one has done something that makes you want to tell people, I want to hear about it. And you are guaranteed a ‘like’ from me.
So often, I’m seeing parents almost apologising for sharing lovely pictures of their little ones. Those pictures of beaming smiles, holding their Star of the Week certificates, the news that a daughter has passed an exam, got the part they wanted in the school play … even eaten their whole packed lunch. Its those posts I want to see on social media, I really do. They make my day and we should never apologise for feeling proud.
Our little ones need us, their parents, to show them off. They need to know we are proud and they should be proud of themselves. So lets stop prefacing those celebratory posts by saying ‘Apologies for the overly proud mummy status’ (I’ve done it myself and kicked myself afterwards).
I’m starting my own pocket of proud every Friday. If you want to join in with me, that’s great. Let’s share what is great about our young ones – Have they been kind to their sisters? Have they been particularly organised? I don’t care what it is – I’m happy to celebrate with you and share your news #ProudFriday
My own #ProudFriday moment comes from my eldest, Millie. As many of you will know (because we talk about her ALL the time!) Millie is a synchronised swimmer, having swum on the England Development Squads since she was 10. What some of you might not know, is that in September, Millie was accepted onto the Junior Gb Squad. Last weekend was the highlight of the UK Synchro calendar, British Champs held in Nottingham. a 15+ competition, this is Millie’s first year of being able to enter as she is 15 in July. Fair to say, Millie and her team did an awesome job. They’ve worked incredibly hard and came away with 3 bronze and 1 silver medal at the weekend. As a result, Millie has been invited to compete at Junior Europeans in Serbia in June representing her country. One of the best bits is her best friend, Abi has also been invited to do the same. She is so excited, as are we – A lot of hard work to come but so far it is paying off! Millie is currently in a field on Duke of Edinburgh Silver expedition, due to be collected tonight so she can travel 200+ miles to Surrey tomorrow with a 5.30am start. And on we go …
Here’s a little clip of a flying Millie from the weekend – Thanks to Swim England for sharing
EDIT: Since I wrote this post, daughter #3 has arrived home from school with a Star of the Week certificate for her work on tigers – Felt it only right that I shared!
This looks great. I used to do a lot of swimming when i was a kid, got all certificates for it and now i cant really swim at all. Just changes into doggy paddle
Proud mom moments abound! Yes to not apologizing ahead of time. Our kids are doing so really cool things and I’m so glad we’re on the lookout for those moments and celebrating them to the fullest!
Your right you should never apologize for being proud of your kids. Like you said the kids need to be praised and it is a confidence boosting gesture too x
How amazing, you definitely shouldn’t feel bad for being proud of your kids, and what a great achievement that is! My cousin made it on to the GB Diving Squad and I wanted to scream it from the rooftops. There’s so much negativity in the world these days, why shouldn’t we make the most of the good moments. And well done to your other daughter on her Star of the Week
Wow congrats to your daughter, she must be so happy with being invited, and it’s so nice her friend has been invited too x
What a lovely idea and you’re right, you should never have to apologise for being proud of your kids and wanting to share their achievements x
Congratulations to Millie for being invited to participate in that contest, never apologise for being a proud parent 🙂
I hate it when people make parents feel bad for being proud of their children. I think we should all celebrate our proud moments more often!
nothing wrong with being a proud mum, I think its great to share parenting celebrations
Your girls are incredible. They clearly take after their super mum!
Your daughter was so amazing, such a proud mommy I wish I could have a talented daughter too
Whoohoo!! Congratulations of your daughters achievements, you are rightly very proud and should show it off! I love the idea of a Friday Pocket of Proud! Can anyone join in??
Aw I used to love swimming. Don’t ever stop being a proud parent. I think it’s great to share the achievements of your loved ones. x
Awh this is such lovely post, it’s great to share that you’re proud! They look like they are doing well! xo
Parenting is all about being proud of your children!! I don’t care what anyone thinks my children are my life and I’ll always be unapologetically proud of them!! What a great weekend for your daughters team congrats!!
I always think synchronised swimmers are amazing! Well done and good luck on representing your country Millie. And well done number 3 for being star of the week. I love the idea of Proud Friday although I never apologise for my proud mummy statuses
Nothing wrong with being a proud mum 🙂 my mum has always done the same when I was a kid x