Everyone has watched the mothers of the Olympians as they cried and cheered their children on.
I may not be the mother of an Olympian, but sometimes I feel like I
am one. We all make sacrifices for our children each and every day and
often it feels like our children are our full time job even if we have
another one. There are many of us who juggle and shuffle and rearrange
to help our children succeed. Having an au pair helps tremendously, but
it doesn't lessen the sacrifices we make to help our children excel.
I also love seeing the advertising campaign by Proctor and Gamble,
"Thank you, Mom". Even if it is an advertising campaign, it seems
heartfelt and reminds us all that moms need to be thanked. When I watch
the Olympics, their ads make it seem like Mother's Day.
Proctor and Gamble has a channel on YouTube which features many
videos and stories of Olympians and their mothers. One video features
Gabby Douglas. Her story caught my attention because it is amazingly
similar to our host families and au pairs. Gabby Douglas lives in Des
Moines, Iowa to train while her family lives in Virginia Beach,
Virginia. In the video, Gabby's Host Mom, Missy Parton, says her goal
from the beginning was to welcome Gabby into her home just like she
would welcome any of her own girls. It also talks about the difference
in their culture and their bond of respect which helps them every day.
I encourage you to watch the video If you are a host family, you
will see how important your role is in a young girl's life. If you are a
mother, you will feel appreciated for all you do.
Click Here for "Raising an Olympian-Gabby Douglas"
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