Run Isaac Run

This little guy has been begging to run with Samuel and I since we started our summer morning runs.  He really does like to run and Chuck and I have often remarked that maybe one day he will be a runner, but I have been reluctant to let him tag along because in my mind I could picture the outcome – tears, fits and demanding to return home.

I told him at the end of last week that the next time we ran maybe he could try and come. I had completely forgot about our little conversation, but Isaac remembered. This morning as Samuel and I were lacing up the running shoes Isaac politely told me that I said he could come. I was not excited, but I told him to get on his shoes and he could try and keep up. I also told him if he cried and threw a fit because he was tired he was not going to come with us again this summer (yes, I wanted him to know I meant business!). As we headed out the door, I had very low expectations knowing full well that today was going to be a wasted exercise day and kept reminding myself not to get frustrated when Isaac started to cry.

Off we started up the trail by our home. We don’t run fast and we only go 1 mile, but it is uphill (Remember I’m NOT a runner by any stretch of the imagination!). I was in absolute amazement as Isaac kept pace with Samuel and I. He had the cutest smile while every so often pointing out the fact that he was keeping up. And I was absolutely beaming as we reached the half way point and we turned around to head back home. He really was going to make it! Not once did he complain, not once did he even hint that he was tired, he just ran right along with us talking and laughing. He was so proud of himself as we ran into the driveway. Samuel added to his joy as he told Isaac how great he had run. I gave him a giant hug and told him we would buy him some new shoes and that he could go with us every day if he wanted. I bought him those shoes this evening and he was so excited he wanted to sleep with them.

I love this little guy! He truly amazed me and absolutely made my day. Now I have a different picture in my mind - In a few years I’ll be begging the boys to let me run with them and they will be the ones telling me to try and keep up!