Run faster; jump higher
June 19, 2011
A couple of days ago I took Alex and Theo to Walmart to get some things for Alex’s trip to the College World Series. At the last minute Alex suggested we buy shoes for Theo. So we walked back to the shoe department and down the boy’s isle. Theo got excited, and then grabbed a pair of shoes. I grabbed the shoes that were on sale and Theo sat down as we moved to try them on. Theo makes a noise and moves his head in a way that shows his excitement. We were able to switch to the discounted shoes and they fit perfectly. But when we tried to put Theo’s old shoes back on he was not happy. So there we were in the shoe department sitting on the floor struggling to put Theo’s shoes on. He is getting bigger and stronger. Finally Alex hands Theo his new shoes to hold and he allows us to put on his old shoes. Theo holds his new shoes in front of his face like an offering. When we check out he eagerly holds his shoes for the checker. At first she doesn’t take the shoes so Theo changes positions. She takes them. When we arrive home Theo wants his shoes on immediately. We put them on and he runs outside to the swing. Nothing like a new pair of shoes to make you run faster and jump higher.
