We have always known James has issues with sportsmanship. Since he was young he learned that if he cheated, he could win. Ehm- gpa farm. On the other hand, when he lost, he was devastated. When the team playing the cubbies hits a homer James goes into a full blown melt down. His pe grade is always in the middle of the plus-check-minus spectrum. I believe it is a check and not a minus because my fellow cohorts are doing me a "solid".
Today James was given a minus by yours truly, and in a way so was I. When we arrived at the park on our bikes we discovered his classmate Kyara was there. yeah! 2 minutes into it, and following her lead, James gets himself stuck in a baby swing. Laughing, I tell him I may have to call the fire department because I am not tall enough to get him out. Putting in as much effort as a rag doll, I tell him to pull himself up on the chains while I lift him around the waist and pull the plastic leech off his 7 year old rump. Wiggling his legs was too much work, so in swoops mom of Kyara to save the day. Thank u, I tell her while James runs off to race Kyara up the rock wall, down the slide, across the monkey bars. He can spin faster, jump higher flip better than her he says. He's a jacked up chihuahua and all the while Toby and I have started to cheer on Kyara who is quite the gymnast. After telling James nice try and to congratulate his new arch enemy- was met with several eye rolls and 4 new competitions.
After leaving the park, I excepted his weakness. He lacks a little humility. He can tell Toby good job, cheer me on in any race, encourage Matt to try again- but when it comes down to #1 failure is not an option.
So this summer I have found my new project- Operation Humble Jumble. I will update you on his progress and set backs. Tball practice starts tonight- wish me luck.
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