Jeremy and I have discussed the fact that while we want her to be well-rounded - enjoying music, theater, art, and sports, we don't intend to push Ella into any activities that she really doesn't have an interest in. We have seen too many kids involved in activities that they don't enjoy simply to please their parents or because they feel pressure from peers or directors and coaches. These kids are miserable and usually end up not being all that successful at anything.
However, we can't help but be happy when in the last couple of weeks Ella has developed a new passion for basketball. She spots basketball hoops outside from blocks away and is learning to dribble - yes it is true! She doesn't have it mastered yet, but she's still young. No longer does she want to look at her "baby" magazines, but instead goes for the Sports Illustrated and the articles high-lighting March Madness. This morning while I was gathering laundry upstairs she made her way up the stairs, carrying the remote, begging to watch "backet." And she was thoroughly distraught when we went to Sterling Hall for Schmeckfest on Saturday afternoon and she discovered that the hoops were folded up and there were no balls in sight. Last time she was there she had found it highly amusing to watch mommy play basketball for the Alumni games. And enjoyed running out on the court herself.
On the flip side, Grandma Bix brought her to Schmeckfest musical rehearsal the other day and she was mesmerized by the nuns and danced along with the kids. And she loves to play the piano and is beginning to sing along.
I think she will be well-rounded after all. Now all we need is to get her onto the soccer field and mom will be happy.
Monday, March 31, 2008
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