Family Run

We ran our first family run this morning, with everyone participating. Sarah and Brian ran the mile, I ran a 5k, and Eric ran about 50 feet. We did it largely because of Sarah's enthusiasm to run a "long" race. She did great - and made us proud.

Sarah waiting at the start line. I can't get over how small she looks . . .

Brian and Sarah running the mile. A first for Sarah (and Brian says the last for him, but I think I Sarah could talk him into it again.)

Brian and Sarah showing off their medals after the race.

Eric ran the "little" race.

Go Eric!!

I received a medal for coming in second in my age group. (I'm thinking there were maybe five of us, but who's counting?)

Durham Bulls

They've done it again. My children have shown me what fun something can be. Something that I wrote off as boring. When I think of the three major spectator sports - football, basketball, and baseball - baseball is the least interesting to me. (I apologize to the Yankee fans reading this - no offense is meant!) It's just a slow game.

Having been at Florida State (Go 'Noles!) when Charlie Ward won the Heisman and when we (note I say "we") won a national championship, my preference is college football. Basketball comes second. March Madness is fun and I enjoy rooting for my other school, UNC (Go Tar Heels!), who happen to have a pretty good team most years. (Once again, no offense to the Duke fans reading this - I promise, it'll be my only "sports" post.) Here's the thing, baseball's just never been at the center of my sports-watching. Maybe it's because I've never made a personal connection, like the other two.

Well, here I am, with my family at a minor league stadium, watching baseball. And I love it. I love how excited and interested Sarah gets, all the questions she asks, her constant focus on the game. Eric's not quite as intent on the game, but he does a really good job, given his constant energy. It may be the popcorn, hot dogs, and snowcones, but still. Could I be a baseball fan? Hey, if my kids like it, then so do I. Go Bulls!