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was so grateful to spend time with them . I ’ d missed so much working long hours away from home , I was determined not to miss anything else .
School was almost out and summer was just around the corner . I was scrolling through Facebook and read a quote that caught my eye . Though I don ’ t remember the exact words , the message still rings true . I reminded me that when my kids grow up they aren ’ t going to remember my big belly , my spider veins , my cellulite or my jiggly arms . They are going to remember the times I took them to the pool .
So , I bought a swimming suit and , arms be damned , I got in the pool . And went to the park . And played at the splash pad . And had an amazing time . All with my arms flapping .
Was I in love with my arms because of this ? No . Was I embarrassed ? YES . Was I ashamed ? Admittedly so . Did I do it anyway ? FUCK YES .
“ But , I thought this was about loving your arms ?” you ask . Yes . I ’ m getting to that part .
I didn ’ t fall in love with my arms over the summer . In fact , I didn ’ t even love them when I decided to write this article . I thought I could fake it by saying I loved them just because I wore a bathing suit . Well , it just isn ’ t true .
The more I thought about my arms , the more I thought about how they look . Even my kids like to take turns poking the jiggly part and giggling .
But then I stopped thinking about what they look like and started thinking about what they do . They hug and snuggle my kids and tuck them into bed . They take care of me and my family . They pick me up when I fall . They help me show the people I love the most how much I love them . The help me work and create . They do amazing things .
The moment I realized it isn ’ t about what they look like , it is about what they do , I fell in love with my arms . I love them for taking care of me and my family . I love them for hugging and snuggling my kids . I love them for doing so many wonderful things . I ’ m not ashamed . I ’ m proud of my arms .
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About the Author
Kathy Rasmussen is the co-founder and artistic director of Badassery Magazine and the founder of Sinq Business Solutions . Kathy specializes in implementing ideas and making things happen . She loves creating efficient business processes so solopreneurs and small business owners can grow their business and still live full lives .
Kathy is a wife , mom , and vegetarian . She loves coffee , the Crash Kings , and Kendall Jackson chardonnay .
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