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Kendra Kruckenberg's avatar

This is so amazing! Your son's accomplishment, sure, but also the ways you are letting him spread his wings. Inspiring parenting right there.

Wendy Mengel's avatar

I agree with all this! Inspired to give my boys more chances to be independent.

Laura Bass's avatar

Thanks Kendra and Wendy! It’s can be tough, but also so rewarding, to see them spreading their wings!

Joy Nicholas's avatar

Love this! It truly does seem like big jumps sometimes until you remember all those tiny steps. Congratulations to your son on getting to go to this meet! 🎉

Laura Bass's avatar

Thanks, Joy!

Kelsey Aldinger's avatar

This made me teary! What a cool experience for your son and what a great reminder for moms like me who are just starting to let our kids take those small steps of independence to get to those big steps some day!

Laura Bass's avatar

It’s amazing how you blink and those little steps turn into the big things!

Laura Rennie's avatar

🥹🥹🥹How special to see your boy grow in his confidence and swimming abilities over the years! I love the way you champion your sons’ interests. You’re a great mom!

Laura Bass's avatar

Thanks, Laura! 🩷

Kimberly Knowle - Zeller's avatar

I am so impressed! This is such a great reminder to do the work of teaching our kids those small things (that are really big) and then watching them be on their own and have some independence! Thank you for writing!

Erin Strybis's avatar

I love this, Laura! You and your son are very inspiring 💗

Kim Lilley's avatar

What a sweet reflection of his journey and yours as well alongside him!