This summer sport is all about the Olympics. A fantastic reminder that sport is about dedication, commitment and passion. Winning for the pride and the glory. Representing your country being part of a team. Giving your all. Doing your best. Whatever anyone said before. Whatever I said before. It is difficult to find anyone who isn’t completely infatuated with the Olympics. Proud of Team GB.
We had our own Olympic experience at the Road Cycling. Like most people the majority of our Olympics has been via the outstanding television coverage. We’ve watched endless TV, countless sports. The coverage has been brilliant almost as good as being track side. There have been countless stand out moments. I’ve cheered and wept and wept some more. As a parent what I wanted from the Olympics was for it to inspire my son. He has been fascinated by the archery and gymnastics. He has played equestrian with a hobby-horse. We’ve raced pavements as Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish. I’ve been commentator, a starter, judge and opponent. We’ve spent a morning recreating the aquatics centre. Posturing pool side before the swim. A dive off the sofa into an imaginary pool. Inspire a generation they said. I think it has.
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Loving the goggles…. X
Super cool dude there
You haven’t looked here for non-infatuation sorry *hangs head in shame* honestly doesn’t rock my boat and gold was never my thing (!) yes I am one of those ‘taking part’ people but hey…. 
Now the advert for the Paralympics that send shivers down my spine, those are the people who really deserve all golds, will they get so much attention and support? Sadly probably not 
Though Noo’s sofa sports sound fab, may have a go at them later
x
Ali – as it’s you I will forgive you and yes, the paralympians are incredible. I looked for tickets yesterday and there are very few. I think people have been so inspired by the olympics the paralympics will get more interest.
Its definitely inspired a generation hasn’t it? I think its inspired our generation too!
It has been a LONG summer of sport what with Tour de France, Golf & the Euros. What will we do when it’s only football?!
Such a fab picture, and you’re right, they have totally inspired a generation!
I never had the sofa down as a diving board. My Son uses it as a trampoline though. We are VERY excited to have tickets to the Paralympics. As a disabled person I really hope they get loads of coverage and support. The athletes train just as hard as the likes of those we are currently seeing.
Sounds like you’ve been having brilliant fun. Making the most of these precious days of summer together.
That is brilliant! He looks very cool! It is true that these Olympics have really inspired the kids which is amazing!
After all the griping that went on before the games it is so brilliant to hear about so much enthusiasm for them now. I can see that Noo has really got into the spirit!
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I’m dreading the end of the Olympics, I feel bereft enough when the footie season ends. Our own mock up of the Games had to be halted after a twisted ankle attempting a world long jump record, sadly sports and tiled floors do not mix.
We are finding the Olympics really inspiring too
I’ve really enjoyed the games too! Fabulous picture!
Great post and love the photo! The Olympics have been fab to watch and really inspiring! I’ll be sad when they are finished!
that’s a very funny photo! I miss playing all the imaginary games. Did you see Ab Fab Olympics where the PR was ‘swimming’ the water was a carboards wave around her waist held on by over the shoulder straps – great idea for further play days.
not seen that and I wanted to… completely forgot about it *rushes to iplayer*
BRILLIANT photo – he somehow manages to look effortlessly cool while donning goggles. Must be the hair.
LOVE your photo. He looks cool and serious. Quite a feat in goggles. I’m sure the Olympics is inspiring kids – hopefully to try sports that don’t usually get much publicity.
Since the pool events my friend’s son will only swim if he’s fully kitted out in speedos, goggles and a swimming hat
lol, bless what a fab picture. Hope his dreams come true xx
That boy has style!
I completely adore this picture! Hope he carries on and we get to see him at the Olympics in a few years time
Haha-awesome pic x
Awww I remmeber seeing this photo on Instagram and thought it was lovely. I have to admit that if my boys were older I would have probably have tried to get tickets as it is a great thing for our country and team GB has totally rocked! I am glad that our children have been inspired b such positive role models rather than flakey reality TV stars and celebs xx
Very cool photo and lots of fun!