The Olympics captivate those of us with little ones we hope will one day achieve greatness. After all, why are we dragging a cranky 6-year-old to that early Saturday gymnastics class instead of lounging at home with coffee and our phones? We might have abandoned our dreams of glory, but now we have tiny versions of ourselves to project those aspirations on.
Let’s face it, every parent has that fleeting moment when they wonder if their child might clinch that gold medal. Or at least make the cut. It’s a long shot, but someone has to rise to the top, and why not your little star? That is, if they can stop tripping over their own shoelaces or manage to put on their swimsuit without a meltdown. The witty parents on Twitter really get this blend of hope and the hilarious unlikelihood of it all.
Here are some humorous takes from parents:
- Such promise. Greatness takes many shapes. Keep the faith. But maybe consider using a non-toxic tub cleaner?
- Not even a challenge. Tantrums are full-body workouts. Maybe we should pitch this for the 2018 games.
- So very full. For a dad, finishing a big burger without interruptions is a monumental achievement. But I suspect one of them looks better in a Speedo.
- Ummmm. How about we do a little Googling, buddy?
- Accomplished AF. Points for creativity! We all have our unique skills.
- Yayyyy! At least he’s the best in his field at something.
- So close tho. Maybe by the 2024 Olympics, they’ll allow parents to assist near the pool for this kind of stuff. Helicopter parenting at its finest.
- Better stick to Minecraft. Well…it kinda is.
- *clutches pearls* Moms be like, cringing while watching with their hands over their faces. BE CAREFUL, SWEETIE!
- We got this. We need to add an event for chasing a diaper-free toddler who could poop any moment while not spilling a drop of cabernet. Such elegance and athleticism!
- Sorry, honey. Oh, were you speaking? Because, swimmer abs. And shoulders. And package. *Drool*
- Fingers crossed. The downside? We won’t even snag a medal if they succeed.
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In summary, the Olympics inspire parents to reflect on their children’s potential and the often humorous reality of parenting aspirations. We laugh at the absurdities of it all, while still nurturing dreams for our kids.