Just B...

...Active

Little Man had a soccer tournament yesterday. He and his team played great! Soccer is his biggest love. Since he was three he has been telling me that he wants to play in the World Cup when he grows up. Maybe the in the Olympics as well. With his drive (and his kick) I wouldn't be surprised if he really did it too.

Even during the winter, Little Man is outside kicking a soccer ball around. He doesn't like that he has to wear his winter boots because it makes it harder to kick, but I keep telling him that it helps build up his leg muscles. 

My Little Man is one of those people who seems to have been born a 'natural athlete'. I remember in school wondering how some people seemed to be able to excel at whatever sport they decided to try. Well, I think I am now going to be able to see firsthand how that happens. 

You see, although I am tall and look athletic, growing up I was anything but. I have always been tall. By the age of thirteen, I had reached six feet. They even tried to recruit me for the basketball team. Being smart (and realizing what a joke it would be for me to even attempt to play basketball) I declined. Growing that fast I had no coordination. Finally in college when some coordination kicked in, I discovered that I like to be physically active (although I still can't play basketball).

 I would never call myself an athlete. However, I have discovered that I like how I feel when I run, bike, snow shoe, hike, even do yard work and garden. I've even tried rock climbing and liked it! I like to feel my muscles tired after using them. To me, it makes me feel like I am really living.

 I want to work hard to keep myself healthy and active so that I can keep up with Little Man and Baby B as they grow. I don't want to have to sit on the sidelines just watching life go by.

Life isn't meant to be just watched. It's meant to be lived.

So, who's up for a walk?

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