15 Signs You're The Parent Of A Gymnast

15 Signs You're The Parent Of A Gymnast

15 Signs You're The Parent Of A Gymnast

Jun 28, 2015 by Rebecca Johnson
15 Signs You're The Parent Of A Gymnast
1. You've driven to the gym so many times you could probably do it with your eyes closed.

2. You've gotten really good at packing on-the-go lunches/dinners.



3. You can't watch your kid on beam at a meet…and if you do, you hold your breath basically the whole time.

4. You've spent an absurd amount of money on leotards.

5. You've missed out on social events or weekend get-togethers because of gymnastics practices or competitions.



6. Somehow you're able to bear the smell of dirty grips and wristbands.

7. You don't worry about dating because 1) she's always in the gym and 2) she's stronger than any boy that comes around.

8. You've learned how to make meet hair tornado-proof.

9. The term butt glue is a common phrase in your house.

10. You don't flinch with the rest of the audience when a girl misses the high bar on a release move.

11. No matter how a your child does, you're always proud of him/her.



12. You're familiar with every convention center and ice cream shop in a 100-mile radius.

13. You carry thousands of bobby pins and pony holders in your purse and car.

14. You can still recite the level four floor music…and do the ending pose.

15. You would do anything to help your kid be the best gymnast they can be.


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