Super Angie...a new Dallin

When Dallin was a young child, I felt the immense pressure from neighbors, friends and society that if I were to be a good mom, he needed to be in some community sport--so we joined some friends and did Soccer. Sure, it was fun for him to get a trophy (like everyone else did), but he didn't enjoy it.  Rick helped me realize that team sports just stressed Dallin out, so we dropped all ideas of itty bitty ball and all those thing. We tried a dance class, but he didn't enjoy that either. 

As a family, we rock climb, and while he isn't too keen on top roping, he loves to boulder and gets excited with each accomplishment. He also enjoyed swim lessons. But mostly he enjoys staying at home, riding his bike, or coloring--he loves to draw and color.  

I enrolled Brennan and Tanith in gymnastics classes. Each week, Dallin goes with to watch. A few times he mentioned it looked like fun, but he didn't want to take a class.  Finally, I decided to enroll him and make him take a class. He was very upset when I told him I enrolled him. But I had a good feeling about it.

Yesterday was the day... first Brennan's class, then Dallin's. 

Suddenly I saw a new Dallin. He was excited and hyper...he wanted his class to begin first, not Brennan's!

"How long?" he asked.

"30 minutes", "20 minutes", "Dallin, you just asked! Its only been 2 minutes....18 minutes until your class!", "I know you're excited, but you'll have to wait 10 more minutes".... 

Dallin was running around, jumping, spinning. He was practicing hand stands. Finally I forced him to sit down, have some water and enjoy a kudo bar. 

"5:00 Class!" someone called out. 

He ran to the door, and waved and never looked back. He walked proudly through the gym, with his hands behind his back. He was the only one in his class who didn't stray off course, who stayed with the teacher, and didn't goof off. He tried his very best and had a smile on his face the whole time. His hour class went by so quickly...he came running into my arms.

I'm so proud of my sweet Dallin. He is so smart, kind and funny. He is so genuine and such a helper. I'm proud of him for being positive in his class and obedient to his coach. 

I love you Dallin!

--Super Mama