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Michael Phelps has been living quite the life post his retirement and all of his shenanigans with his family or his golfing trysts have been anything but sleepy. A dedicated former swimmer and also a doting father to 4 mini me versions of him, he never relinquishes any opportunity to spend much needed quality time with them. His wife recently christened a poignant moment in their family.

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Savoring the ebbs and flows of family hood with smiles, Phelps’ eldest of the lot christened an object of his handiwork to the newborn member of the family, a necessary rite of passage to welcome the young buck into this world. We can’t help but drink in their cuteness as Nicole Phelps shows us all what family goals are.

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Michael Phelps’ child sets a benchmark for right parenting

The joyful mother of four boys, Nicole Phelps, posted a touching moment to her Instagram story, where she revealed that Boomer had made a unique bracelet for his younger brother. The words for the story read, Booms made his brother the sweetest bracelet.” The 7-year-old’s deed of kindness highlights the close relationship between siblings and unconditional affection.

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The rambunctious Boomer has brought his parents’ happiness and pride. At the age of three months, he traveled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with his father, to mark his early entry into the world of sports and cheer on his lithe father making waves in the 2016 Olympic games. Boomer has sort of emerged as the lucky charm for the happy family, actively taking part in the goings of the Phelps world.

The influential role of Boomer in the Phelps family

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Boomer’s name represents the family’s wish for something special, according to Michael Phelps on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Without a second thought, Boomer’s parents decided on the name, picturing a kid who would exude self-assurance and uniqueness. “He’s definitely gonna be the cool kid.”- Phelps quipped, and he did indeed live up to his father’s prophetic statement. He has amassed over 500,000 Instagram followers thanks to his endearing antics and the cut of his jib closely resembling his father.

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Furthermore, Boomer, the oldest Phelps kid, influences the dynamics of the family. The little bundle of joy is loved by his parents and admired by his younger brothers and also donned the hat of his parents’ ring bearer as well. He has celebrated milestones like finishing kindergarten with “Mud Mania” and is the de facto uber-cool kid. As the family gears up to pamper and jostle the youngest baby, there’s more in store for them in terms of fun family milestones and celebrations.

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Arya Patil is an Olympics Sports Writer at EssentiallySports. She delves into a wide spectrum of sports, from equine events like Derbies to the athleticism of track and field. Arya is a seasoned journalist, offering fans an insightful glimpse into the intricacies of sports. Recently, she provided extensive coverage of the 2024 Kentucky Derby and has set her sights on reporting from the Paris Olympics 2024 this year. During her leisure hours, Arya finds solace in the melodies of music.

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