You’re a big fan of Vans! You L-O-V-E them, have a bunch and recommend them highly (see final photo in this blog and photo from your birthday blog last September).
No wonder you perked up, opened your eyes wide and were all ears when Grammy said “Emma, if you play soccer this Spring I’ll buy you a pair of Vans.”
BOOM, magic words were spoken and wheels were in motion.
You haven’t played soccer in close to two years due to a lousy combination of injuries including turf toe and a fractured ankle. That, plus fewer girls are playing. Some seasons there were no Dover teams for you to join. The last time you played it was on an Epping team. I gotta tell ya… Grammy and I have missed watching you play. There’s nothing like seeing you zip around the field, doing your thing, trying hard to win.
You thought about Grammy’s offer a few days, discussing it with your parents and pondering the possibilities. The Vans offer loomed large. Soon, you had made your decision: Sign me up Coach, I’m in! Psyched. Here you are with the new Vans:
SEVEN reasons we’re excited you’re re-joining the world of athletics:
1. you’re a natural athlete and were always a darn good soccer player
2. it keeps you busy and gives you a new set of challenges
3. Grammy and I + your parents love to watch you play, develop, try, grow, improve, defend and score
4. you have a lot more potential within you. It will be a blast watching you blossom into a better and better athlete.
5. it’s a great social activity for you, a fun way to make new friends and grow existing relationships.
6. getting involved is even more important as you get older, especially late middle school and high school. Hard to believe but College is only five years away! The extracurricular activities students are involved in are weighed heavily by colleges when they try to figure out who to accept in their new Freshmen classes.
7. you’re our granddaughter, so everything you do is a source of joy for us.
Knowing I’m a big fan of the Incredible Hulk you sent me a link to a new pair of Vans. I bought ’em and love ’em. Thanks for the hip tip Emma!
