Older and Younger II

When I was 14 years old I loved football. My Dad has great football stories that we used to love to listen to. I wanted to be like my Dad so I went out for football when I was in 10th grade. I did not know nearly as much as the other kids but I stumbled through it. I did have a great time playing even though I spent most of the time on the bench. I remember a coach telling me I had to be dedicated so I gave up my family vacation next year so I could make it to our practices. After another year spent on the bench I decided football was not really worth it.

I watched Dad's spend way too much time trying to get their kids starting spots. I watched the coaches make very bad decisions and so I walked away. There have been times that I regretted the decision but there have been so many times that I have been glad that I chose to live my life the way I wanted to live it.

And so I thought I would go for the rest of my life. But now my son is starting to talk about football. His friends talk about football. He has a favorite team. We have started to watch football at home. It is strange for me but I am really enjoying watching football with my son. It is not for me, it is for him. I almost feel like I am back playing with my friends again. I feel so much younger when we play now. It is a strange feeling. I am older and I am younger at the same time.

I am so very grateful for my kids. I have been experiencing life again with both of my kids and I think I like it the second and third times around. Life is good.