Pedigreed Housewife World

As much as I dream that my kids become the next Olympians, I’m also a scientist well versed in genetics, and as such I realize that they are unlikely to be professional athletes. Not they cannot, or will not, but it is unlikely. As the kids get involved in more and more challenging sports there are many life lessons they are learning though. The girls’ coaches work with them on teamwork, commitment, working hard and practicing to get what you want, and all of the hand-to-eye skills that are necessary for their sports. So as they get exercise and new friends and impressive skills, I want to make sure that they are also learning grace in defeat or victory, courage under pressure, and strategies for handling frustration - you know, the takeaways that will stick with them long after they’ve forgotten who in their class made varsity. This weekend Briana went to Nationals in her sport and we had a great opportunity to talk about being courageous when you’re nervous, and...