Proud

I am so proud of my kids. I know, I know, most moms are proud of their kids, but I am really proud of them! Ever since my kids have started playing sports, I have had a rule that they are not allowed to miss church for sports. I will take them to the games and let them play as much as they can, but they are not allowed to cause any problems when it is time to leave early from a game. They have never caused much trouble when I tell them it is time to leave, but they have never really made the comments that they have been making this year.

Let me explain. Landin had a game Wednesday night at 6 PM. Bible study starts at 7 PM. I told Landin that he would have to leave at 6:40 at the latest. When I went over at 6:35 to warn him that we would have to leave soon, even though he was next up to bat, he said, " I don't have to bat tonight, Mom. Church is always more important than baseball. I can bat at my next game." Wow! My 8 year old actually gets it! He has his priorities straight. Even though the rest of the team kept asking him where he was going, he didn't mind! Amelia and Riley said, "That's right, Landin. There will always be other games."

My heart just swelled as I drove to church. I wondered if they would resent the fact that they had to leave early or arrive late at games, but instead, they told me that it was fine! I just had to take a minute and say how proud I am of them!