While scrolling through my iPhoto files, I noticed a batch of pictures I somehow missed from almost a year ago that I must share. Not because they'll make you laugh or pull at your heart strings, but because this is our family's journal and I want my boys to always know how much their dad wanted to spend time with them.
Since Clinton was born, Rodney has been trying to find things for them to bond over. This proved to be difficult in the beginning seeing as Clinton's big activities didn't include much more than pooping, cutting teeth, and staying up late. While Rodney helped with diapers he couldn't do it without dry heaving, he already had all his teeth, and he likes to go to bed early. So, it was a while before they had interests in common.
Now that Clinton has ventured into his preschool years, he and his dad do many activities together. They ride bikes, watch Scooby Doo, race Hot Wheels, and on occasion Rodney takes Clinton to the golf course. I rolled my eyes the first time Rodney suggested this "knowing" it would be a disaster, but with two smaller children in tow it would be a bit silly of me to argue with someone who is willing to take the eldest. So they went...
As always, Clinton is super stoked for a day out with dad all by himself. He loves his brother and sister, but he loves having daddy to himself, too. I was just excited I got him to wear that sweater! I picked it up at one of the nicer kid stores I rarely visit and was disappointed to find Clinton growling at me every time I tried to get him to wear it. But when his golf day came up, I told him it was a golf sweater and he had to wear it or they wouldn't let him on the course. It helped that Daddy was wearing something similar.
Anything motorized makes this boy happy! I don't even want to know if daddy let him drive.
I love this. Looking at shots like this make me wonder if we're looking at the next Rory McIlroy. There appears to be so much focus, intentional form, and interest. Don't get me wrong, we didn't run down to The Little Course and sign him up for lessons...but maybe a seed was planted. Golf can pay for college, right?
And doesn't every man need his drink on the course? I believe his was Sprite.
Of course, while there is excitement about a day with Daddy and a golf course, and some interest shown in the sport, and maybe even a good attitude for a while....the truth is a 4 year old has limits. So, at some point their cooperative spirit dwindles and their need for a snack controls their every behavior.
When they got home that day I just remember Clinton giving me the highlights of the day with such excitement in his eyes. Daddy had taken him to do a "big boy" activity and he was all kinds of appreciative, even if he doesn't really know what that means.
I know Rex will be just as excited when he gets old enough to join them. What will Mommy do when Daddy can take two kids and she only has the princess to hang out with? Oh, I bet Heidi Sage and I will be just fine. Just. Fine.
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