Proud Kung-Fu Mom

So here's a super cool thing that happened. One day, I was too busy to do my push ups, so the next day, I did 300 to catch up. I have been doing my push ups at home mostly with my family as an audience and a constant source of encouragement. To say the least, they were very proud of the 300 push up day. Then a couple of days later, after I had finished my push ups for the day, Katie says 'Hey mom, look what I can do!' and proceeds to do 15 push ups without stopping. I give her tons of praise as she only used to be able to do 10 in a row. Then she proceeds to (15 at a time) do 150 push ups just like mom! Oh what a feeling. The greatest form of flattery is when someone copies what you are doing.


I have always tried to be a role model to her and have always shared my beliefs with her. One of the things that I believe is important is the ability to set goals, figure out how you are going to attain them and make a plan to work towards them. I have demonstrated this to Katie throughout her life in my work and in my leisure activities. It sure is cool when it works.