NSV Mom I think you're awesome

My younger son wanted to play catch or hit a ball this weekend. This is something I have a tendency to avoid because I am just no good at it. Used to be when I was young but I have issues with my shoulder that make it hard to throw a ball with any accuracy anymore. But it was a beautiful day and I just couldn't say no. I only had about 20 minutes before I had to go pick up my older son. So I pitched him a few balls and that was fine. Then he wanted to play catch so he dug out some mitts. Oh my but I was awful. It seems hard to believe that you can forget how to throw overhand but it was apparent that this was a skill I will have to relearn. After apologizing many times for letting the ball go too late and throwing it short, I mumble something about being awful and my dear sweet boy says, no Mom you are not awful I think you are awesome. I always wanted to play catch with you and now you can.

See sometimes losing weight is about just that, being able to share a moment. Being able to be active with my kids. Not being stuck inside on a beautiful day because I don't feel I have anything to offer them because I am so slow and ackward. Sometimes it is about being "awesome" just to spend time together even when you can't throw a ball.