Guess who participated in a Zumba Flash Mob over the weekend?! If you guessed me, you are WRONG! I received this text on Saturday:
Reading this text immediately put a smile on my face because this text was coming from my Momma. That's right, my Momma, Zumba-ing her little booty in the sunshine with the best of them. And it gets even better, because my stepdad did it with her! They have been working out together 4-5 days a week for the last 10+ years, Jazzersizing and Zumba-ing their hearts out, participating in little performances here and there and just loving life together.
When I read my Momma's text, I immediately thought to myself: I could never do that. And as though reading my thoughts, she sent another text that read: "You only live ONCE, right?". And she is absolutely right.
I am really proud of my parents; not just for their desire and commitment to live a healthy, active and fit lifestyle, but for their open minds and their ability to not take themselves too seriously. These people - my parents - are a lot more hip and more than likely in much better shape than Phil and I. They inspire me. And at this age in my life, they are still parenting...still teaching me.
This weekend, they taught me to let go and live a little.
Duly Noted.
ETA: Because I know you are all wondering if this performance was caught on video, you're in luck! My Momma is in the back, wearing a turquoise top and my stepdad is in a black T-shirt. :)
Oh I am so in love with this!! They are the CUTEST!! I want to be like them when I grow up :)
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! I love it! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly how I want to be when I'm older. Still super active, healthy and fit.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome that they did that!! And I completely believe you could do it too. hehe
Love that last picture of them! So cute.
Emily w/Amazing Grapes
AHHHHHHHHHHH your Mom is so so so precious! I just want to shrink her and carry her around with me lol! I love it!
ReplyDeleteAnd double points to your stepdad for being the only man in the group!
ReplyDeletewow, that's awesome!
ReplyDeletei had the oppurtunity to do a zumba class both on saturday and sunday afternoon....it was really something.
i have to say, the second time around is much better, because you just have to jump in and follow; there are no instructions. it's all imitation of the instructor, and loud music. hehe:)
Crazy awesome fun! I love your Momma...so precious. Great attitude! I love how everybody is filming with their cell phones! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThey are definitely inspiring! Your mom looks great. She is really fit. Good for them that they like to work out together, and for 10+ years? That's what makes it awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love this post. Your parents are adorable. And I think it's great that a) they are still willing to parent and b) you're receptive of their input.
ReplyDeleteThat is SO cute! And SUCH a text i'd get fom my mom - love it!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I LOVE your parents! this is seriously great. I hope I can be like them someday!
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! Your mom and Bill are so freakin' adorable and very inspiring!!
ReplyDeleteI am SO loving this!! How awesome are your parentals!! Did you get to see the Flash Mob Hawai'i Style a month or so ago in front of Leilani's @ Whaler's Village?
ReplyDeleteWow, your mom IS so fit! I'm not even 30 and I have cellulite all over (I'm looking at my flabby abs now--boo!)
ReplyDeleteYour parents are so awesome!!! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteThis is ADORABLE! I love how Bill is the only guy in the Flash Mob! Thank you so much for sharing this!
ReplyDeletehow CUTE are you parents!!! i only hope to be half as cool as that when i get older!
ReplyDeletethis was so fun to watch, thanks for sharing it. :)
Okay, your parents are super duper cute! Your mom is in amazing shape-- you have great genes, girl! xo
ReplyDeletethis makes me smile :)
ReplyDeleteDude, your stepdad is awesome! Looks like they were all having a yon of fun, and your mom is just the cutesy thing ever. You've got some great genes there lady :)
ReplyDeleteI am so late catching up on this but WOW that's awesome for them! Looks like so much fun! And they still have their moves!!! :p
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet - I love your Mom :)
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