Today I reached one of those "milestone" days as a mother -- that may seem trivial to others....but I'm smiling at the outcome! My son, who it 10, is into very competitive sports -- football, soccer, basketball, and most especially baseball. He is very athletic and usually dubbed as "one of the best on the team" by other teammates and parents and is always chosen to be on different "All Star" teams. Of course, I am his number one fan!!
Well, my daughter, age 8, is the "girly girl." She is not an athlete by nature -- we have encouraged her to play soccer and was bored. She will not play softball or basketball...just has no interest. While she is on a competive dance team, and is succcessful at it -- quite frankly, I am a MUCH better "ballpark mom" than I am a "dance recital" mom. All those little girls......ahhhhhhhhh!! the drama....But we do it for her anyway -- and am so proud of her accomplisments.
My hubby and I are both golfers and have had both kiddos out on the course with us since they were toddling. Of course, my son is naturally pretty solid at age 10 and loves to golf with us. My baby girl....however.....just likes to "drive the cart." We have always wished we had picked up the game as children so that we would be better today. And would love for the kids to learn a sport they can play well up into adulthood. A bigger perk: its something we can all do as a family.
Today was the first day of "Junior Golf" at our local Country Club. $5.00 for a morning of golf, lunch and an afternoon of swimming -- not bad for a day's entertainment. My son was automatically on board (as this was his 4th year to participate). Little girl, however, was much more of a challenge. We have been "encouraging" her to just give it a try -- knowing that if she would just go once -- she would love it and choose to go back. Nothing doing.
Being her mom, I suggested asking a friend to come along........she began warming up to the idea -- but basically didn't want to discuss it at length. Balked when I made the call to register her. Finally -- a light bulb went on.....I took her shopping! Purchased a darling pink collared shirt -- cargo shorts and a pink Titleist cap. Bought her a pink golf glove, headcovers for her clubs and of course colored golf balls....you guessed it.....pink!!
Needless to say, she was ALL about golf this morning. She may never pick up the game, but she certainly LOOKED the part! haha I dropped her and her friend off early this morning anxious of how this morning would go. After her morning round, she gave me a call to tell me what a fabulous time she had -- and not only could she "Come back next week?" but "Could Dad take her to the driving range tonight???"
It started out -- "All about the Fashion" -- but whatever works, right??
