I shared on Facebook a couple days ago that Evan (5) and Aaron (3) have been interested in a variety of non- mainstream sporting events lately. It has been a lot of fun to watch the things that they get interested in. Aaron has always been a sporty guy. He has a knack for golf and baseball and pretty much any other game or sport. Evan likes sports too, but he doesn't have the same natural ability. However, they both love to imagine themselves as celebrated, world- class athletes.
It started with the 2010 Winter Olympic games in February. They were mesmerized and inspired by the speed skaters and cross country skiers; they ran around the house in circles as fast as they could. They even went to the point of inventing fictional persona's of T-breaker (Aaron) and Thomas Jansen (Evan).
Then a few weeks ago we watched "the World's Strongest Man". Aaron was especially inspired, but they both walked around picking up everything they could over their heads. Chairs and tubs full of toys were no match for either one.
And yesterday, they found a new favorite: Ninja Warrior.
It's a Japanese competition of the most ridiculous obstacle courses ever invented. While at first glance it may look a bit like summer reality fave "Wipeout", it's actually a serious competition. 100 people qualify to compete each year, and if (or when) you fall, you're done. Finished. They have four separate stages (3 are timed) and after 23 competitions it has been conquered only 3 times. Yeah, it's possible for nobody to win.
Evan and Aaron were inspired by there modern warriors to climb and jump off of everything in the house. Stairs, beds, chairs, and tables all became obstacles to overcome. So today Becky and I put together our own ultimate obstacle course for our boys to try. Here they are in all their heroic glory:
1 comment:
VERY COOL AND CREATIVE PLAYING
keep it up!
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