We have finally allowed our 8th grade son to play football! We waited to let him play because we were in no hurry to spend anytime in the ER with a concussion. He is already 6 feet tall, so I think the coaches have to carry papers on him to every game. I think I know a little about how President Obama feels about these dang birth certificate conspiracies.
Since he is so big, he has been typecasted as Defensive and Ofeensive Tackle although his desire is to play quarterback. He is so grateful to be playing that he will play for whatever position they need him.
We have had 2 games so far this season and have won both by a large margin. He has had the opportunity to play in both gaining more experience each time. However, I have discovered through these 2 games that I suffer from what I am terming Football ADD. There is so much stimuli at the games: cheerleaders, coaches yelling, boys warming up, my children bouncing around on the bleachers, music pumping, food smells, conversations around me; that I have a difficult time paying attention to the actual game.
What could be the solution for this problem other than focus and concentration: a football helmet for moms. It would block out the sounds, guard against the smells of the concession stands, and shield my attention on the child on the field. I just have to work out the kinks of helmet hair side-effects!
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