Ah - 5 year olds can work it no matter the situation

Yesterday I had my first test as a parent of a kindergartener and I can only write about it now because everything turned out "ok". I'm in Iowa working. My parents had an event to work in Springfield and I had already made arrangements for him to go to mom and dad's after school so I had his dad meet him there. Things were a little confusing but I think we worked it out ok. Or so I thought.

I called mom and check in with her about 4:30 to see how things were going and she asked if I had talked to Drexel. Apparently he was dropped off at home, and then knew he needed to be at Grandma's to meet his dad so he got on his bicycle and began riding the two and a half miles to my mom's house. Did I mention it's a 55 mph road and he's 5. Yeah. So..anyway, he nearly got creamed by a speeding car, but he did ok and survived the traumatic experice mostly unscathed. He's fine. He will be fine. I know this because he asked me last night "Mom, can you just get me a cell phone? I need it so I can call you or Daddy when I need something."

It breaks my heart to talk about this but I will give the school administration credit for at least assuring me that their flubbed experience with my child did not go unnoticed. The superintendent and I have spoken several times on the phone and this has been a bit of a wake up call that they need to pay better attention. I'm only calm because I have to be. I have had nightmares and I tell you what, I thanked God for saving my son's life yesterday.

Kindergarten is hard work

This is what happens after the first day of kindergarten.  Drexel had a great first day but this is how he looks now.  :)  Poor baby. Day 2 starts tomorrow. Stay tuned...he's certainly growing up.

Drexel's Football Schedule

Many of you have asked about the Football Schedule.  So...here it is.

K-1

Saturday, August 23^rd- Team Pictures- 8 am.  Controlled scrimmage vs. Athens at SAC at 9:00 am.

Saturday, August 30^th- vs. New Berlin at Williamsville High School at 1:00 pm

Sunday, September 7^th- vs Riverton at SAC at 1:00 pm

Sunday, September 14^th – vs Athens Black at SAC at 1:00 pm

Sunday, September 21^st- vs New Berlin Blue at SAC at 1:00 pm

Sunday, September 28^th- vs Athens Green at Athens at 12:00 pm

Sunday, October 5^th- vs Riverton at Riverton at 1:00 pm

Saturday, October 11^th and Sunday, October 12^th- Playoffs at SAC  Times: TBA

You are always more than welcome to attend!!!

From the Mouths of Babes

Drexel started football last week with 4 days of camp. He learned a lot and made some new friends including his coaches. He told me the first night that it wasn't going so well, but he made it through. I'm not ever really sure what he's saying to the coaches but I'm sure it's something like - can't you just do it for me? But no they find a way to get him through it. Monday night was the first night with full pads and as a single momma who has NEVER been around football pads before I was in for a rude awakening and it was HOT.  I mean scorching sit there and sweat rolls down your back and all you're doing is sitting there.  Ugh.  Hot.  

Drexel signed up for football to be closer to his buddy Max.  Max was in his class at school and they became fast friends.  Max's dad and I were in high school the same time but not close or anything but I know who he is and he knows who I am sort of thing.  I love a small town for that.  Anyway - Drexel and Max have been buddies.  Brison, another boy from his class are on the football field together.  Well, last week on the last day of camp, Max was having a rough day.  He just wasn't feeling the groove of football.  It was hot, there were helmets, it was hot, but Max wasn't having a good night and I felt so terrible for him.  He just didn't want to be there.  That's when it happened.  My son made me proud and sprung a tear to my eye when Max's mom told me the story.  

During a water break I had stepped up to make sure Drexel had some water and he said to me, "Mom, I'm just really worried about Max." To which I replied, "Drexel, worry about you and Max's Mommy will take care of him.  He's ok."  Now, little boys rarely listen to their momma's and today was no different.  I was off somewhere, walking Betty or at the concession stand or (ahem) talking to someone somewhere and when practice was over, Max's Momma stopped me.  She said, "Drexel is so awesome."  Well, that made me smile, naturally.  She continued, "He came over to Max and told him 'Max, you just have to play. I'll hold your hand if you want me to.  You know what Max, the only thing in life that is important is that you play sports and stay healthy."  Max got up and went back out with his helmet on and played ball.  

Apparently she's introducing us now to Pokeymon cards?  What are those?  I don't think we need those at our house.  :)  I hope they stay friends for a long long time.