So my heart and head has struggled with something this little guy said to me last night. Baffles me as I didn’t realize how much of a impact, or maybe I should say influence, this particular thing has had on him. {Granted he was tired. Maybe he’s like his Mommy and get emotional when overtired lol. But see that tear?! }

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Laying in bed. Putting him to sleep. Out of the blue he says to me. “Mommy. I don’t want you working anywhere else”. I asked him what he meant. He responded. “I liked your studio. I don’t want you working anywhere else”.

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Thank goodness it was dark because I began to ugly sob. I took my camera to take a picture of him with the flash to see what he was doing as I knew he was hiding his face. (Which lead to more photos and finally some funny faces and cheered up smiles) …

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BUT this was the 1st image I got. I proceeded to give him a big squeeze and tell him how special he was and how special it was that he enjoyed the time at my studio and the memories flooded of those days. From announcing my pregnancy there by playing his heart beat through the stereo system for everyone, to him being in my belly and teaching right up until the day he was born, to him crawling and riding on my Roomba vacuum, to his first day being my big boy showman with Mommy & tumbling, to him building forts and creative obstacles for his own class and enjoyment.

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This emotion has carried through the night and into today for me. Feeling so grateful, blessed, (& emotional) that I have influenced him, his young life, and memories with a fun healthy place and time.

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Friends. As a fitness fanatic, instructor, coach, mentor, Mother, etc. —> Make healthy memories with your kiddos. They’re great for your heart and soul and theirs too!