Tag: mother and daughter
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Why I’m Done Apologizing for Raising Girls Who Know Their Worth
As I watched my 11-year-old daughter settle into her seat in First Class the other day, I couldn’t help but smile—and pause. She knows this routine like it’s normal. Meanwhile, I didn’t step foot in First Class until I was 37. At her age, I didn’t even know it existed. And there she was, effortlessly buckled in,…
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When the Weight Becomes Worth It
“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave” — Elmer Davis Today, I watched my 11-year-old daughter take on Murph—in a weight vest, following full movement standards. If you’re not familiar with Murph, it’s a CrossFit workout performed every Memorial Day in honor…
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CrossFit and Consequences: What No One Tells You When Your Kid Joins CrossFit
About seven months ago, our daughter Olivia asked for a meeting with the gym owners to make a case for herself. She had one request:Let me into the adult CrossFit class. She was turning 11. Now, to be clear, this isn’t some scaled-down version of fitness fun with foam rollers and freeze pops. This is…
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Tornado Warning: She’s the Storm You’ve Been Waiting For
I often {lovingly} refer to my youngest daughter as a tornado. She’s a force to be reckoned with on so many levels, and she always has been. I admire her reckless, carefree spirit—the way she unapologetically commands a room. Strong, fierce, and sometimes a little intimidating, she’s a whirlwind in the best possible way. We…
