Cavallari admitted she cried the night before Camden’s first game, overwhelmed by the emotional weight of seeing him play. She shared that Camden’s team was up against much older and larger seventh and eighth graders, some standing over six feet tall.
As Camden took some hard hits during the game, Cavallari’s emotions got the best of her. She described watching her son get knocked down and how it affected her, saying, "I just knew, as a mom, how scared he was after that first hit. And that’s what f---ed me up more."
Cavallari expressed surprise at her own reaction, admitting she thought she had prepared herself emotionally but was still deeply affected. She said that watching her child feel scared was worse for her than the physical hits Camden endured, and she found it incredibly tough to witness.
Reflecting on the difficulties of parenting, Cavallari said, "Your kids are literally little pieces of your heart out there in the world getting s--- thrown at them, getting physically hit, all these things." She acknowledged how natural it is for parents to want to protect their children, while also celebrating the joy that comes when they succeed on the field.
Despite the tough moments, Cavallari highlighted the rewarding feelings that come when her son plays well, especially when he scores a touchdown. "It’s just the best feeling in the world and you’re so happy for him," she concluded.