A couple of days ago I came home from Miracles after a work-out, and I was still a little pumped up, not really ready to be done. So I asked the kids if anyone wanted to learn how to do leg lifts with me.
“Me!! Me!!” shouted across the room, and four out of my five joined me (the 2-year-old was hilarious). So we all lined up on the carpet at the edge of the kitchen, and they all gave it their best shot. Their legs were going up and down, and they all wanted approval.
“Is this right, Mom?”
“Watch me!”
“Look how good I can do it!”
I realized in that moment of home-group-fitness that they enjoy being active with me and Dan. It’s fun to them! They need the invitation, the challenge, the instruction, and the encouragement from us, and they’re ready and willing. It was fun to be a part of it and to set an example for them.
I also realized that I need the same things: I need the invitation and challenge sometimes to be active and to try new things, and I need proper instruction, verification, and encouragement. It’s a reminder to allow people on this journey with me and to surround myself with people who support me, help me, and make it fun.
“What’s next, Mom?” one of them asked. I only hope that I can have the same attitude!
