Ever since Rhys started going to nursery school last year there’s been a lot of talk from him about winning. He’ll want to race to be the first person to get to the front door so that he can ‘win’. Almost anything can be turned into a competition with him!
So when he ran a 1k race with his Nana at the weekend I suppose I shouldn’t have been surprised to hear that he was quite competitive. After the race we all told him how well he had done, and how proud we were of him for running the whole way. And then I made a point of making sure he’d actually had FUN doing it! Because really, I don’t want him taking part in an event like that just because he wants to win it. I want him to do it because he finds it fun. I mean, he’s 4!
It has all made me think though, about how I need to talk to him more about competition and how the important thing is to just do his best. It doesn’t matter if he wins or loses, it really doesn’t.
This quote from the ‘Sunscreen‘ song says it all for me;
“The race is long. And in the end, it’s only with yourself.”
I just love those words. And, by the way, I could quite happily quote that entire song, I just love it!
Popping over from #candidcuddles link up =) No kids to comment on but I wish I had more drive to compete. with others or myself. Sometimes when I think of besting myself it becomes daunting or depressive. can’t explain why… Come share your crafts, DIY’s, recipes & up-cycles at #2usestuesday (Mon PM to Fri PM) & your pinnable images at #Pinbellish (Fri AM to Tues AM) over at Sarah Celebrates if you don’t already!
Love the quote Madeline! I totally agree with it. On the other hand, I think having a competitive drive is a good thing in life. Kids naturally have it then we teach them it’s ok not to win & just have fun – which I tell my kids myself too but I don’t want to kill the competitiveness altogether either. Thanks so much for linking up with #candidcuddles x