Roberson Family: sporty

Friday, October 5, 2012

Project 52 {40}

My favorite thing about you is:

You're cheerful.

Learned a lesson in uploading photos to the new computer this week.

There is so much that I love about this picture. First of all... her calves - Jeeze! I bet that comes from all of her cross country as of late. Second of all, the look on the other kids' faces; pure awe. And they should be in awe of her, look at how high that kick is!

So last week I spoke of how being active was important to our family. Cheer camp was part of that, and I really think that Haley found something she loves here. Once again this week, we're going to the AF football game and she assumed she'd be cheering. Talk about disappointment when she found out she wasn't. That was a moment of being not so cheerful.

So aside from the obvious cheeriness (according to spellcheck not picking that word up, that's a word, who knew?!) pictured above, my two little ones are overall pretty darn happy kids. They have moments of small disappointment, but, en masse; happiness. They can find the bright side in all kinds of less than ideal situations. I'm a naturally "look on the bright side" kind of person, definitely a "glass is half full" outlook around here. Sure there are situations that require a Devil's Advocate (it's called being realistic about the situation and looking at all possible outcomes), but to focus on the negative brings a pessimistic view of the world. Constantly looking for the downside of things only teaches negativity. Is that how you'd like your children to think? There's a positive to most everything and every situation. Find it, concentrate on it. You bring about what you think about. So bring about good things, positive things, cheerful things. A great attitude attracts others with happy hearts, and isn't that what we all want to be surrounded by?

Want to check out some other super great Project 52 eye candy?

. Styleberry . Wicked Kate . Adventures in Mommyhood . Lucas & Mahina . Heather Marie Portraits . Something Insightful . Truly Dedicated Mommy

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Sunday, September 30, 2012

Project 52 {39}

My favorite thing about you:

You're active.

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Over the past few weeks, active would be an understatement. You go to school, and even at half days just four days a week, or 2.5 hours three days a week, that keeps us pretty busy. But now that you're in school... oh boy. There's been Landsharks, an elementary school cross country program that practices three days a week and has meets on Sundays. Today started the Kids Fall Series, another series of cross country races that both of you do. Then there's Daisies every other Thursday. This week we signed you up for cheer camp through the Air Force Academy (2 hours of practice, plus a trip to the football game for you to cheer at half time - yeah, twist our arms, that was a sacrifice).

We're just busy and I'm finding it difficult to say no. Partially because I want you to have all the experiences that I had in school. But especially because you're having so much fun and you're keeping your body moving. I know I've said it before (and honestly, I'm too tired to find the link), but keeping your body busy is the best way to keep it healthy. We do our best to make smart decisions about what we use to fuel your body and you're starting to figure it out too (Both of you think Soda is a bad word). But keep moving. Do a little everyday and you'll stay healthy for your whole life.

Here's the other thing. Soon we're going to get cold here. I saw on the forecast that snow is coming a week from tomorrow (we're still supposed to have one day this week in the 80's, but that's Colorado for ya!). We'll be forced indoors for the winter and our only outlet will be our (all too sparse) trips to the gym. Let's get it in while the getting's good! We live in a beautiful state and have beautiful weather - let's take advantage.

We do our best to set a good example for you. You've seen us run a few marathons, some half marathons, gone with us on (lots) of 5K's. I spent the greater part of the summer at the pool swimming with you guys (or watching you swim). You know that we go to the gym in part to let you play, but also so that I can exercise and make my body healthy. Having a healthy body is something that's important to our family. I look forward to seeing what sports you pick out as your favorites and hope that it's something your dad or I did as kids. But if you don't and you pick a different path, different from ours, that's okay too - we'll still be right there cheering you on. Even if you turn out to be mathletes. Hey, an active brain is just as important as an active body.