Dekker participated in the high school track meet and managed to advance to districts in the 400m run. So today, he took the bus to a sporting complex in the city and spent the day there with a small group of grade six kids to made it.
You may remember, but Dekker doesn’t care much for track. Its not his jam. He was very surprised when he advanced, and he seemed to feel pretty important, being one of the young ones! Only ten kids from elementary school got to go. He was looking forward to going.
After a full morning, Wavy and I drove to Saskatoon and navigated our way through the place until we found Dekker and a spot to sit. We visited with another spectator while we waited the half hour or so for Dekkers race.
Dekker was pretty over it even before it started. He was a good sport, don’t get me wrong! But he was good to wrap it up after a day wandering around new environment, weathering both winter and summer temperatures. When it was time to race, he was less than invested, lol! He ran it all, and came in last, as the youngest, smallest guy in the heat. And that was SO fine with me. I approached him as he heaved and gasped, and finally spat out “Can I go home now??” The teacher who was in charge of everyone in attendance was right nearby and confirmed that I could indeed take Dekker home. So we did.
He was a much happier guy once we got to the van. I could tell him I was so unbelievably proud of him for doing something hard even though he wasn’t excited about it. He was receptive and warm and relaxed.
All in all, I am very very proud of my Dekker and how the day wound up. I love that he worked hard and saw it through.
And I’m glad to be home so I can do other things now! Because there is simply no shortage!