Ethan begged to play football all summer.
Against my better judgement I agreed.
9 yr olds can play their 1st year of tackle. I was informed by Thane early in the season that I am NOT allowed to run onto the field if E gets hurt cuz that's embarrassing (yeah right I'll be the first one out there to help my baby)
Practice is 1.5 hrs/4 times a week. It is a lot of working getting him ready (water, pads, helmet, practice jersey, pants, cleats etc.) I have cussed more than once about it. You also have to put up with the "football Dads" who can be a real treat.
BUT watching E play on Saturday was all worth it. He was AMAZING. He has improved so much in the short season he was even on the starting offense. All 70 lbs of him held a guy that was seriously almost twice his size.
I cheered like I have never cheered before for his Little Broncos! They beat a team that has been undefeated for a year and a half. They were so proud of themselves. It was great to see Ethan come alive with pride and a job well done.
He is #70 in this picture. He's a lean mean football machine :)
After the win..
The girls came to cheer him on as well.
We had to celebrate with breakfast at Denny's!
I guess I can power through the rest of the season.
GO LITTLE BRONCOS!
