Grady has never been interested in sports. Every year we ask him if he wants to sign up for soccer, baseball, basketball, etc. He always answers with, "maybe next year". Josh and I don't care so we don't push it. It's not that he is not athletic, he swims like a fish and can jump his bike over things I would much rather he not, but he hasn't shown any interest in organized sports. This is fine with me as I know his personality. He would be the kid on the baseball field looking for bugs and not paying attention (I can't say I blame him).
This all changed when he got a brochure for wrestling in his backpack. He was so excited and said he wanted to sign up. So, Grady has been wresting for the past couple months. Josh takes him twice a week to get his butt kicked. Apparently, the poor kid spends the entire time getting tossed around. BUT he does so with a huge smile on his face.
Warming up with a few cartwheels
Getting a little instruction from the coach
Not sure who is winning this match
or this one......
Here he is showing off his bloody nose which is not a rare occurrence. Luckily, Josh is willing to watch him practice. I sat through one and as a mother, I had a rough time watching my baby get thrown around like a rag doll.
