Jogging

I think that being a twin could be hard sometimes. Don't get me wrong, there are some major benefits too, like a built in best friend and playmate. But, you are constantly being compared too. We have made it a point to make sure that Carter and Cars know they are two different people. Just because one of them gets to do something, like say the prayer in primary for instance, the other does not get to as well. They are just like 2 other kids. We have also made it a point to tell them that they have different strengths and weaknesses. Carson is really good at music, and Carter is just like his mother, loves to sing, but it's better if we only sing at home! Carson is a natural athlete and has always been better at sports than Carter. Carter is a really hard worker and very diligent in everything he does. The boys are really good to not try to pull their brother down, but embrace it when they are better than them at something. This summer something happened to Carter. He just became stronger and more cordinated and his body matured a ton. Today he ran the half mile for school. It was serious business! He wore the right outfit, had me tie his shoes tight and good, and he was ready. He ran it in 3:54. That seems to be cruising to me!!! That is less than an EIGHT minute mile, at EIGHT years old. He was the third fastest. CRAZY! He said that he jogged the first laps, and then sprinted the whole last one. I am so proud of him!!! I think he has it in him to be a really good runner. He said that he wants to start running with me. How fun!!! I am so frustrated and EXHAUSTED most of the time, but I love these moments when you are filled with pride!!