What sparks a competitive nature? Are some of us born with it? I am only competitive with the following things: Trivial Pursuit, Innertube water polo, cooking, movie and music trivia and Virginia Tech sports. I'm sure there are more, but I have squelched these feelings in order to protect friendships. For some reason, Grace has become beyond fiercely competitive. Her siblings have their moments. Sarah's? Board games, cards and puzzles. Finley's? Punch buggy spotting and foot races. Grace, however, is competitive about everything. I don't know if it comes from being a bit of a tomboy or from being the middle child. Who am I kidding? It's the latter. With a big sister who has done every girl thing already and a little brother who gets to do all the new boy stuff, Grace is woefully overlooked and forgotten by most. And what a shame. But, does she take it lying down? Heck no. If a boy runs fast, she flies past him. If someone draws a cool picture, she will work to draw a cooler one. The look of determination on her face is funny but almost scary at times. I really look forward to seeing how she uses this competitiveness in her adulthood. While it can work to her benefit, it also can work to her detriment. When you are used to winning, the fall is that much greater. When you have a tender heart, it gets broken that much quicker. Grace feels she has something to prove to outsiders(and a few uncouth acquaintances), who know her siblings. She feels she must demonstrate how she measures up in terms of academics, athletics and extracurriculars. But to those of us who know and love her, when we get that crushing hug...the pounding high five...the gorgeous smile with piercing eyes...she doesn't have to prove a thing.
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