Didn't seem all that long ago that we're bribing Ethan to ditch his training wheels. Why am I ever surprised anyway? This kid has far excelled in everything he does!
Still, when we entered him into his first bike race, we knew we had a lot of work to do as far as teaching him good sportsmanship.
Still, when we entered him into his first bike race, we knew we had a lot of work to do as far as teaching him good sportsmanship.
"It's not always all about winning."
"Always do your best and have fun."
We try to focus on making sure he has fun, above all else. But really, kids know the difference between winning and losing, regardless of whether or not there's a scorekeeper or medals or trophies. I've learned that ranking achievement is something they pick up on their own, and as parents, the best we could do is try to help them not be discouraged whenever they do end up on the losing end. I am a firm believer that sometimes, it's in losing that we learn the biggest lesson, and failing is what propels the greatest to succeed.
As my Tito Jess would say, "Try and try until you succeed!" :)
In Ethan's eyes, of course, things are much simpler than that. Competition is competition. And at 4 years old, he's pretty convinced that you're not a winner unless you cross the line first.
So he did just that this weekend!
This is Ethan BEAMING after he won. His excitement was priceless!
Proudly showing off his medal
Family support is very important to us and there sure is no shortage of that when it comes to cheering on Ethan!
Ethan's biggest cheerleaders!
THIS IS MY FAVORITE SHOT: Ethan telling the baby all about him winning the race!
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The last picture of Ethan talking to the baby completely killed me...I started getting teary eyed at work! haha I love it!
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