And He’s Off

See Gabe.

See Gabe run.

The boy had his first “sports class” this week.  The learned how to correctly throw a basketball, run backwards, run cones, swing a baseball bat, run bases, somersault, and do hops over a beam.  Most importantly, though, Gabe got the opportunity to do something just for him.  No sisters allowed.  And the no sister rule is not because my view on gender roles is inflexible, but because I believe Gabe and each of my children deserve their own time to shine and excel in something that is 100% their own.  Gabe wanted to play sports, so here we are :), and we are loving it!

 

Cheering on his team mates.

 

Coach Lance challenged Gabe to a race and taught him how to cut in close to the cone, so that no one can cut him off on the left.

 

Gabe takes himself very seriously :).  I can’t take credit for his athleticism, which he obviously got from Daddy, but I’m fully to blame for his competitiveness. 

 

Gabe was bound and determined to win this race against his long-time buddy, Cole.  Hands to yourself, Gabe!

        

Run, Gabe, run!