run with friends, or even do a race without her—because we race together, too. I don’t like doing things without her—I’m her friend, coach, teammate, and most importantly, her mother. WHAT’S ONE VALUE YOU’RE FOCUSED ON TEACHING YOUR DAUGHTER? REBECCA: To have inner strength. It’s okay to fall, but we pick our head back up. What’s not okay is not getting back up. I remind her we don’t have to have everything figured out—we’ll get through things as long as we have each other and our family. We have our own “zip code” of friends, our own army and village. We’re strong women, and we’ll get through any hurdle.
WHAT’S A LESSON MOTHERHOOD HAS TAUGHT YOU?
REBECCA: Being an athlete, I’ve always lived a structured life. Motherhood taught me it’s okay if not everything on my list gets checked off. I still need structure, but it’s okay if things take longer to get done. If it’s meant to be, it’ll happen—it doesn’t always have to be right now.
WHAT’S BEEN YOUR PROUDEST “MOM MOMENT” SO FAR?
REBECCA: Manners are a big thing in our family. I grew up in the South, where we mind our manners. Seeing her help others and be respectful makes me proud. I tell her she doesn’t always have to like things, but she does have to respect them— because respect gets us the furthest in life. WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW? REBECCA: The business is growing, which is exciting. Emma and I are both swimmers, and she just learned how to ride a bike, so we’ve been training together—which I’ve always dreamed of. I’m not forcing it—she loves it. It’s exciting for me because I see something I love being loved by her so naturally. Watching her at practice or a meet is like seeing myself years ago. We’re living an epic life where her passion naturally parallels mine. QUICK Q’S: Favorite movie? Hope Floats . I love the message in the title. Favorite restaurant? Sunday brunch is our tradition, so we live at Katie’s. One word to describe you & Emma? We are definitely a powerhouse. Hidden talent? Writing. I love to journal. Early bird or night owl? Early bird
(Emma’s the opposite). Favorite snack? Skittles!
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