10/01/2026
You hope theyâre watching.
Not because youâre perfect. Not because every meal is perfect, every workout gets done, the house is always clean or you always say the right thing.
But you hope they notice the things you try to make normal in your home.
Eating food that makes you feel good.
Talking about your body for what it can DO, not just how it looks.
Moving your body because youâre grateful that you can.
Making time to get stronger.
Treat others with love and respect. Make those around you feel happier because they know you.
Choosing to go to the gym because itâs something you enjoyânot something you have to do.
And then you hope that somewhere along the way, those things become normal for them too.
Not to nag them to play a sport or workout. But to show them the fun and uplifting side. To do it together. And then they ask to do it too.
And lately, Iâve gotten to see that come full circle in a way I wasnât expecting.
At 15, Colton decided he wanted to coach.
Heâs assisted me here and there over the years, but now heâs coaching his own kids class at upLIFT. Last week I stood back and snapped this picture from a distance while he was doing his thing.
And heâs GOOD at it.
The best part is hearing him say things to his athletes that Iâve said a thousand times to mine. Watching him encourage them. Teach them. Help them. Laugh and smile with them.
Apparently, they really are listeningâeven when weâre pretty sure they arenât. đ
There are a lot of things I hope my kids take from us as they grow up. But knowing how to take care of themselves, appreciating what their bodies are capable of, finding joy in being strong, and treat others with respect and lifting them up along the way?
Those are pretty high on the list.
Raise humans you are proud of and lead the way. You never know whoâs following. â€ïž
