scott had a basketball game last night…on valentine’s day.
so that was our hot Valentine’s date (and every other parent’s hot date) in that gym.
actually it was super warm in there so i guess it WAS a hot date if you think about it.
his team played the team from the town where craig and i grew up.
in the same gym where craig played in for YEARS growing up…and i cheered on the sidelines.
(GO TROJANS)
it was fun to be back and watch those boys play so hard. (our son? so weird… how did we get this old?)
scott’s team is undefeated so far this year…. it’s exciting!
the game was within a point for the last three minutes or so.
and then tied.
and then we won on a (literal) last second shot.
we found this video on varsitykansas.com. i wish i had thought to take video.
we were at the other end of the court right near the basket so we had a great view of the shot and the team going CRAZY.
our team is the black team… fyi.
it was so much fun!
watching Scott focus on basketball and knowing how much he truly loves it is just… the best!
it’s so awesome to see your kid light up when they love something.
whatever that thing may be… reading, art, sports, animals, science, math – anything!
personally… i don’t care about the win – lose stuff.
i want that light.
i want to see a connection to something and that drive to “do your best” for no one else’s reasons but your own more than i think about the win or the stats.
those things usually come alongside anyway when that love and dedication is there.
so yeah… basketball is our favorite.
an understatement for my husband for sure.
what would be considered higher than “my favorite” ?
maybe… the ultimate?
whatever.
we love basketball.
(and volleyball. and soccer. and track. and football to0)
the end.
Mindy - I fell in love with my husband watching him play high school basketball : ) I cheered for basketball too. After we got married he played city league for a number of years, then our daughter was a basketball cheerleader and now our daughter is the high school basketball cheer coach. So yeah, I love basketball too, the squeak of the shoes on the gym floor, the heat, the cheers – yep!
Heather S. - I hear ya! Our Valentine’s Day was spent at an all-day ballet competition watching our two daughters dance. Sometimes it’s more romantic to sit and watch what God has allowed you to create together in your marriage than to sit over a candlelit dinner.
Ashley - Hey we had the same Valentines…in the basketball stands 🙂
Lori - Some might read your post and think “too bad— not much of a Valentine’s Day”—— but I know that NOTHING beats watching your kids as they do what they love. Our three are grown (or almost–youngest is nineteen), and sometimes I miss those high school activities so much —-I tear up with memories when I hear The Star-Spangled Banner. Don’t get me wrong— my husband and I LOVE this season of freedom and fun, but I think you spent the most fitting VALENTINE’S DAY of all. Love you, Meg–
Lisa - Oh, the memories in that gym! I think it’s been at least 15 years since I’ve been back. And Coach Knoll is still there!
Rebecca W - THAT was awesome! Go team!
Mickie - Just shared that video with my 9 year old son who also loves basketball and thinks there is nothing better than a “buzzer beater” so he thought it was pretty awesome. Congrats!
Terrie - I read about that this morning and saw video on facebook!
Congrats to your son & team!
I remember our kids playing both teams…such fun rivalries.
I’m not so hung up on who wins or loses either…
It’s so much fun watching them! I miss it…
Believe it or not…they grow up way too fast and then this season of life is over.
Enjoy every minute!