It’s amazing to see the competitive streak Quinn has recently developed. \u00c2\u00a0I never had it, and I really don’t think Nikki has it, so we are at a loss to explain where it comes from. \u00c2\u00a0Just the other night a fun game of Crazy Eights was soured at the very end when Quinn realized he hadn’t won a single game (Cael surprised us all by winning 3 out of 4). \u00c2\u00a0He put on a very pronounced pout, and was sullen when we called him on it. \u00c2\u00a0This kid just has to win, maybe not all of the time, but boy is he keeping track.<\/p>\n
The fact that this year is his first year to be all day at school probably has a lot to do with it. \u00c2\u00a0It’s surprising how little we really know about what is going on there all day (I know we have been doing this for years now with Jordy, it’s just new for the boys again). \u00c2\u00a0It makes me wonder what kind of games they play at recess. \u00c2\u00a0Recently he has been taking a stronger interest in sports, mostly hockey. \u00c2\u00a0We have skating lessons coming up for both boys in January and Quinn is stoked about it. \u00c2\u00a0Cael not so much. \u00c2\u00a0Road hockey has become a new favourite and we have spent lots of time recently messing around on the street. \u00c2\u00a0There’s not a hint of any issues with competition then, we never even keep score. \u00c2\u00a0If you try playing a board game or card game though, look out.<\/p>\n
I can’t figure it out, it’s really weird. \u00c2\u00a0I don’t necessarily want to squash it altogether, but it’s hard to strike a balance between pushover and raging animal when winning is at stake.<\/p>\n
It’s amazing to see the competitive streak Quinn has recently developed. \u00c2\u00a0I never had it, and I really don’t think Nikki has it, so we are at a loss to explain where it comes from. \u00c2\u00a0Just the other night a … Continue reading