Whatever it takes

While driving, we were having a discussion about how it will be when both kid's can do activities - like dance, soccer, etc.   I again proposed that Lily could try hockey some day, even if it was against type.  Then I offered it directly to her.


"If we got a helmet, stick and skates, would you like to play hockey some day?"  

She paused on the question, and I repeated it.

Then she offered a simple response, "can it be pink?".  

Admittedly,  I winced, but came to my senses quickly.   This is a more than  fair compromise.   Now I'm just hoping that she's interested when the time comes, pink helmet or not.

Sports, especially team sports, teaches you how to make decisions.   It hones the process of taking limited input and responding quickly.   This is a valuable life lesson.   It's not that I expect her to make it a life long passion or play more than a short while, but I do want her to know that she can do it.

And, yes, they do sell pink hockey helmets.