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I loved this peak into a world I never knew...ah, all except the perma-period...and I hope you write more on sibling dynamics and the family as a whole. Thank you for the photos too of your wonderful family. This brings up something I've thought about before...how would 'things' be if you spent a year or so in Anarctica?

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Haha I have thought about that myself several times!! More because of my health to be honest in that I couldn’t sustain it, but yes indeed… ❤️

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Oct 27Liked by Emma Simpson

This is wild, Emma! So cool. How you manage all this AND write is beyond...I suppose we all just manage whatever is (we) put on our plates. My son was into trampoline/tumbling at one point, and then parkour. We live in a small town where finding gymnastics programs for boys is a challenge. I remember bringing him to class several years ago and speaking to one of the managers at the gym. She said that some families drive a 2-hr round trip daily to bring their boys to bigger and better gym facilities. "That takes a special kid," she remarked, to which I responded, "That takes a special FAMILY."

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Thanks so much Maria and I love your comment - it’s definitely a whole family commitment 🫶

Getting enough boys in is a perennial problem - she absolutely loves training with the boys!! Parkour sounds v cool 😍. To be honest it’s not the writing I struggle with, it’s my own health limitations - not easy! Writing is a bit of a sanctuary ❤️❤️

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This is superb Emma, as Sarah says above, my mind is blown. We flirted on the edges of the professional rugby union world when our eldest signed a young players agreement with the RFU at 14/15 & played junior academy but nothing on this level. Huge Happy 18th Birthday to Fiver, she sounds incredible as does Taz of course. And huge hugs to you and your husband for navigating your way through this world of elite sport.

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Aah thanks so much. They do blow my mind, it was hard to know how to describe it without sounding 'oh hey look at me'...! I think we exist in quite a peculiar situation at times and wanted to convey that so thank you for your lovely words. The girls do absolutely take my breath away, and we kinda come along for the ride ❤️

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What a fascinating post Emma - and what an experience to go through as a family. Your daughters sound amazing!

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Thanks Bec, it is quite the experience!! My daughters are just incredible young women in their own right - I find it fascinating to observe how they make their way in the world. Facets of them that are familiar to me in my way of being, and parts of them that I can't relate to at all (like elite sport!!!) - I find it extraordinary. ❤️

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Oct 27Liked by Emma Simpson

Wow! Great read Emma, if a bit mindblowing 🤯 at the hectic-ness!

Very insightful and empathic 💖

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Thanks so much - it's mindblowing to be in it to be honest!! It really is an absolute privilege to experience but it's utterly bonkers. Wouldn't change a thing but could do with going to sleep for a few years 🤣❤️

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Oct 27Liked by Emma Simpson

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This was so interesting! I was surprised I was so gripped by the topic as I myself used to stuff a ciggie and lighter in my socks in PE so when we walked to the gym or did orientation I could stop to smoke 😆😳

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