I Blame Face Book

I have a love/hate relationship with facebook. I held off joining for a long time. Since I have joined I have liked some things about it. It's easy to get news and keep in touch with long lost friends. I really love that part of it. But it can be distracting. My kids would be eating lunch or playing nicely and then I would wonder onto facebook and the minute I got on the kids would start yelling and screaming and demanding things. I would get frustrated and then tell them I was in the middle of something. Something important, like looking at all 47 pictures of your new baby. So to keep the peace and my focus I made a rule for myself that I wouldn't get on the computer if my kids were around. I just get on at nap time or TV time before dinner. But there are times like this morning, when I get on the computer to actually do something productive and since my kids are being quiet for the moment I wonder onto facebook. And then I realize a couple minutes have passed... 

and it's a little too quiet.... 

I blame YOU facebook! And Ehlana for leaving her breakfast on the table. And mostly myself for not following my own rule. Look at that cute smile! I can't blame him. And honestly, it could have been a lot worse!

Go Huskies!

We decided it was time to let Jaxson play a team sport this fall. I let him decide between soccer or flag football and he excitedly chose football. It's no secret that genetically he is more brains than brawn so I was a little concerned about how it would go. You see Jaxson likes to be the in control and when he's not he gets frustrated. (Okay that's an understatement.) His first practice was a little emotional for him and Steve and I gave him a pep talk (over and over again) about trying his best and not getting upset when things don't go his way. Honestly, it is beyond embarrassing to have the only 6 year old on the football field crying and pouting. The next couple practices went much better. Jaxson likes to learn about the strategy of the game and the different positions he gets to play. His coach actually taught them a couple plays. They picked the team name The Huskies. Go Dawgs! 

Then it was time for his first game. I was nervous but also excited for him. Jaxson was really excited about the cleats I bought for him. When we arrived at the field he got to pick his jersey number and his coach told him he got to be the running back this game. He was really excited because he loves to run! At the beginning of the game he had to sit out and he became antsy to sub in. Finally it was his turn to play. He was ready. Ready. Set. Hike. Jaxson runs to the quarterback arms up ready to get the ball and run for a touch down! Instead the quarter back keeps the ball, pushed through the line, and runs a touchdown himself. All the kids ran after him in a big stampede, except Jaxson. He stood in the middle of the field wringing his hands with anger. He was not happy about it. The next couple plays he just shut down. The coach had to console him. He came back out of the game really upset. We consoled him and gave him another pep talk about how they are a team and not everyone gets the ball. They lost. At least he got some snacks at the end of the game. Playing as part of a team is a new learning experience for him. He is still excited to play and I hope he grows through this whole experience. In the meantime we will be cheering for him from the sidelines. Go Huskies!