Anyone who has come to our house in the last month has seen the very obtrusive toddler size basketball goal in our already not-so-spacious living room. This is Elijah's new obsession. Otherwise known at "d-dall" (or you might know it as b-ball). If he is awake he is either playing basketball or talking about playing basketball, or asking to watch basketball on tv, all while chanting "d-dall, d-dall, d-dall." He seems to think that at any point of the day or night, we can just turn on the tv and there will be a basketball game on. Right now, as I look at the living room floor, I can see four different "basketballs" that are on hand at all times.
But it's not only basketball that Elijah loves. He also has really enjoyed the football season this year. If there were football games on tv as often as basketball or if he had a football field in his backyard, he would be just as obsessed with this game. He does however have three different footballs that are constantly carried around the house and thrown to the nearest person - whether you are looking or not. And the kid has a great arm, so you could easily get nailed in face if you're not paying attention. This is something we may have to work on before his little sister gets here!
We really don't watch that much basketball and football, and what we do watch is usually when Elijah is sleeping. So it's interesting to me that he is so enthralled by these sports. It makes me wonder how much of this interest in sports comes from his genes and how much is learned.
This may just be a stage that he will grow out of and won't show much interest in later in his life. Or it could be the start of a life-long love. It's fascinating to watch him grow and form into his own unique little person with specific likes and dislikes, and it makes me look forward to the person he will be in the years to come.
2 comments:
Elizabeth, I grew up with Gavin in Michigan - I know your son may have got it love for sport from Gavin, hopefully his skills came from somewhere else!!!
It's so interesting to see Gavin all growns up. I still have memories of him when we were in high school - I won't publish them!
Ashley
Dear Elizabeth Mai, could Elijah's interest in basketball also come from his mother's zeal in playing basketball all through high school and her attendance to many Dallas games both before and since he was born. I know you and Gavin take him now sometimes when you attend.
Hope you are feeling well. I arrived home about 930 Saturday from NY> I had a great--we saw 3 plays during the week. It was fun. Much love, Grandma
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