My Big Girl was chosen to participate in an invitation-only swim relay. She is over the moon. And tonight, as I watched her practice all her strokes it hit me how many things my kids can do that I can’t. It makes me proud, and it also inspires awe. How did we grow these strong, independent kids? How far can they go? How far will they go? And so, because I am truly amazed at their development, I will make a list of things that one or both kids can do that I can’t.
- Swim all four strokes (back, breast, butterfly, and freestyle)
- Speak Spanish (very haltingly, but still…)
- Play the piano
- Read music
- Play soccer well
- Be the kid that everyone wants to play with
- Love everyone unconditionally
- Sing (in a way that doesn’t make people cover their ears)
- Go on upside down roller coasters
- Dive off the diving board
- Write in legible cursive (mine looks like pigeon scratch — too many years typing instead of penning)
- Relax every day
I think it’s time to start learning from my kids, quite honestly. Sure, there are some things I will never be able to achieve. The singing thing, as an example. But learning Spanish? I did get an 86 on my Spanish regents exam. Why couldn’t I re-learn Spanish? Maybe one of these days I will…