Hoops

It was a sweet evening.  I don't know why but I found MB's first night of instructional basketball very inspiring.  There was something about seeing the adults so patient and encouraging with these first and second grade girls, teaching them about a sport they themselves enjoy.  And something about seeing my girl jump right in and enjoy every minute, even when her only friend there arrived late.  And then there was the fun of seeing her enjoy the new-found power of springy new gym shoes (the girl who has never ever worn lace up shoes). I'm sure it all seems especially neat in light of my own lack of this kind of experience growing up. 

And then there was seeing her face when she made three baskets towards the end. 

I love the girl power of it all.