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Lessons Learned From Sports and Sons

The scoreboard said we lost our playoff game today… but I walked off that field proud of my son and my team.

This season, my son played up with the fourth graders even though he’s only in third grade. From day one, he never used that as an excuse. He just showed up… every single time. Not one missed practice. Not one late arrival. Every drill, every rep, every huddle… he gave his full effort.

He earned his spot as a starter on offense and defense. He returned kicks and he did everything we asked and more, without ever complaining. He worked hard, listened, and played with heart every single game. That’s not something you can coach… that’s just who he is.

As his coach, I saw the growth. As his dad, I saw the love for the game and for his teammates in his eyes everytime I looked at him.

The quiet confidence that comes from knowing you’ve earned it, that is not part of his game yet… so I’ll say it for him…

He belonged here this year… and he earned every second of it. When the season ended, even in that tough loss, I realized something: stats and scores don’t define a player — character does

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First Love

When your son’s first love is an electronic intelligent personal assistant. #Alexa #FirstLove #Echo #Amazon #LoveAtFirstListen ❤️😘

Thanks @amazon. As if he’s not growing up fast enough, now he’s already found true love… and the worst part is she very well might feel the same way about him… he is a pretty cool kid.

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Dear Mom: Happy Valentine’s Day

Dear Mom,

I wanted to write you a letter today, not just because its Valentine’s Day, but also because sometimes I’m so busy pooping, crying and eating that I don’t get to tell you how much I love you.  I’m not sure if you remember, but a long, long time ago I lived in your belly (PS: I’d advise against eating Taco Bell with the next baby!)  I liked it in there, but I really like it out here too.

Sometimes I feel bad because you work so hard and then have to come home and feed me and get me all ready for bed and you don’t even get to change, or shower, or eat dinner until 9:00.  I wanted to say thank you for that.  You always put yourself second when it comes to me.  You take care of me before you even think of taking care of yourself.  I am learning that it is important to consider other people’s feelings and put others first before yourself.

Being a mom must be really tiring.  Sometimes when I am laying in my crib I miss you so much that I try to get your attention by yelling and crying (I learned that from dad).  Even when you are tired, or sick you come and scoop me up and hug me and kiss me.  I love when you do that, because you give the best kisses and hugs.  When you do that I don’t know if you can hear what I’m trying to say to you… but I want to tell you I love you.  I wish you knew how much my heart swells up inside when I see you. I remember one time I was scared at night and you came in and just rubbed my back.  I felt safe and I never wanted you to leave.

I love when you help me crawl and teach me to walk.  I love when you help me eat and when you play with me.  I love when you make me laugh too; you’re really good at that!  But most of all I love that you are my mommy.  You take care of me and help me grow.  I wouldn’t any other person in the world to be my mom, because you are the perfect one for me!

I love you mommy.

Happy Valentine’s Day,

❤️ Jackson

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Jax’ First Valentine

Jax opening his Valentine from Emma. I think he was excited because he kissed the card. The night ended with Jax Face timing Emma to tell her he would be her Valentine. 

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I have a feeling these two are going to cause a lot of trouble together... You know Jax probably just told her something hilarious!

I have a feeling these two are going to cause a lot of trouble together.