There are certain times in my life as a father that words can't express how proud I am of my children. It's usually when I realize how much they've learned from us and how talented they're going to be. And that's when it really hits me how much their little lives mean. And how much they have yet to do that will amaze me.
Saturday afternoon, my son got his first flag score on Capture the Flag. I let him play Halo 3 with me while I was playing online with my brother. And I got him the flag. Then I let him run it into the base for the point. My brother provided cover-fire and I encouraged him (jumped up and down yelling "Go!") while he sprinted into the base. Then we celebrated with a high five. It was a profound moment in his young life.
But seriously, I thought that was pretty cool. He's three years old, after all. And assuming I don't stop playing video games completely in the next five or six years, we'll be able to play together for real pretty soon. That's kind of exciting. Sharing hobbies with my kids is one of those things that I'm really looking forward to. And who knows, maybe he'll pick up skydiving as a hobby. I've always wanted to try that.
Update: My brother wants some props for his excellent assistance. He was instrumental in the flag score. Please read his humble account in the comments section of this post.
Monday, April 12, 2010
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3 comments:
Wow, this could have totally been written by my husband 4 years ago. Here's a flash forward into your future: We now have 2 360's and my husband is begging me to let our son get online with too so they can play CoD together online.
I'm a little disappointed how you diminished my role in the flag capture. You didn't mention how you died, and I protected the flag, killed 6 people, brought the flag to you, and returned our own at the same time. I know, I'm a glory hog.
ummm....(trembling a bit)....you mentioned that you celebrated how? with a High 5? that's the most fantastically way to celebrate ANYTHING! and to you Mr. "Cover-fire" and extend a hearty High 5 to you for your bravery in the face of danger.
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