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Reb Smyth's avatar

Gah, I’m obsessed with all of this 🥺😍 I lol’d when he looked you dead in the eye and said, “Hold it.” But then he felt safe enough for you to leave!! Ugh, my heart. The whole image of there being scarred glass between you, and you not being able to ask or help. I cannot. What a metaphor for letting go 😩 Well done, CJ and Megan. I’m fangirling you both! And Kyeler the mascot too, obvs.

Megan Hogg's avatar

Eeep thank you love!! This means a lot coming from the Queen of Metaphors (you 👸). I should have added that Kyeler ended up being an excellent mascot and cheers louder than any of the parents 😂

Joy Nicholas's avatar

So sweet and so true! I think I’m mostly *only* on the sidelines these days, but I’m cheering so loud.

Megan Hogg's avatar

🥹🥹 and I know it means so much to your kids!!

Kathryn Frugé's avatar

You captured this feeling so well! Said after watching my son hit his first free throws, and attending my daughter’s first gymnastics class 🥹

Megan Hogg's avatar

Ahhh there’s just something about it, isn’t there?! A little piece of your heart out there shooting free throws 🥲

Kathryn Frugé's avatar

Who knew any part of me could ever be good at basketball?

Megan Hogg's avatar

Motherhood is full of surprises 😂

Tohru Inoue's avatar

Our boys are in hockey here in Kenya. Didn’t think that would ever be but it’s a crazy world!

Amber Cook's avatar

I loved reading this so much! We haven’t started sports yet…but we’re close and I imagine I’ll be their biggest cheerleader too

Megan Hogg's avatar

Thanks for reading, Amber! Yes it’s so fun! My oldest are 5 and we just started dipping our toes into the world of sports 🤗

Kym VdP's avatar

Aw I love this so much! So well written and so relatable! 💛

Megan Hogg's avatar

Thanks Kym!! 🥰

Laura Rennie's avatar

He is darling!! I am the loudest mom at my daughter’s basketball games, and I refuse to change. STEAL IT FROM HER! Get that rebound! Let’s GOOOOO!!! 😅😂 Watching our kids be brave and try new things is so emotional and rewarding!

Megan Hogg's avatar

“Steal it from her” hahaha so hardcore!! No mercy from a basketball mom 😂😂

Julie's avatar

So perfect! Hold it!

This is so true of motherhood!

Megan Hogg's avatar

Haha very true! We’re holding… literally everything at all times 😅😅

Becky Morquecho's avatar

"One week I surprised myself by banging on the glass in excitement when CJ scored his first goal." Yeah, you did. You're a good mama, Megan. Man, letting them fly is rough on us sometimes.

Megan Hogg's avatar

Aww thank you Becky!! Your kindness means more than you know. I had no idea that youth sports would bring out such primal maternal instincts in me ha 😅

Kelsey Aldinger's avatar

Absolutely precious. Why are little kids on skates the cutest sight ever??? I love that you’re a hockey mom now!

Megan Hogg's avatar

Honestly I am loving it way more than I anticipated! And I agree there is just something about small ice skates and hockey sticks 🥲

Sara Koert's avatar

“Hold it” ☠️ So glad you captured this in writing! Every one of those hilarious moments are worth writing down and keeping! And the introspective thoughts on watching them grow up and letting go. All of it, pure gold 🩷

Megan Hogg's avatar

Thank you for such kind words, Sara!! ❤️ And yes that is something I really love about writing… it also acts as memory-keeping for our families :)

Haley Kirkendall's avatar

This is absolutely beautiful. It brought a smile to my face— so easy to feel how deep your love for your family is!!

Megan Hogg's avatar

Ahh thank you for reading, Haley!! And for such kind words—it means a lot ❤️

Anna Shane Stadick's avatar

This was so sweet ❤️

Megan Hogg's avatar

Thank you for reading!! ❤️