Some of this is just sheer bad luck. Our first practice was cold and misty and miserable, then he had to miss the next practice and first game when he got a virus. The next practice was rained out; at the next game, the wind chill was 35. Seriously. He was definitely not a happy camper. Luckily he's got a lot of good buddies on the team, or there would be no redeeming factor. Usually Josh takes him to practice, and at least one went really well -- he had fun and was glad to be there with Daddy. But even on the best days, even practice is difficult for him. He just gets out of breath really quickly. So when a coach leads the team in a warm-up lap around the field, he's done before he gets to the first corner. He's just not going to keep going if he feels tired. So even running after the ball to kick it is more than he's usually willing to do, more than once or twice.
But our last non-rained-out game was pretty good. We at least had a funny moment. At one point Jack (who was playing forward) quit following the ball and just laid down on his back, in the middle of the field, right in the circle.
That's right. Arms under his head. At one point he even put crossed one leg across his knee. Total relaxation -- as the game goes on around him. So one of his coaches comes up and asks him if he wants to keep playing or come back and sit with Mommy and Daddy.
Jack's response: "I'm just enjoying the sunshine."
Gotta love that kid. His coach thought it was so funny that he yelled what Jack said across the field to us.
2 comments:
What a cute boy!! I'm sure y'all will find a good fit sooner or later...praying for the upcoming procedure!
I love the sunshine too, Jack.
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