I never thought I'd see the day that Dylen became so dedicated to something.
When he told Scott and I last year, that he wanted to play tackle football, we didn't think he was strong enough for something like this.
So, to compromise with him last year, and because we missed the dead line for sign ups, we signed him up for flag football with the city. He, loved it!!!
We agreed that if he liked it that much we would sign him up for Titan football this year.
To prepare him for this season, he participated in wrestling over winter and then after school let out for the summer we signed him up for several football camps in the area. But, even with all this we didn't think he would be ready for what was headed his way.
Dylen is a sensitive child. He takes things hard and breaks down easily, even a small amount of criticism from an adult makes him tear up.....
The first week of practice he'd been sick, and we expected him to want to quit at any moment.
To our surprise, after being hit a few times during the first few weeks of practice, he pipped up, "That was so fun I can't wait to go back tomorrow and do it again!" We were shocked.
Over the weeks we have watched him become a stronger person, inside and out.
The coaches worked closely with our kids for the first two weeks and have found spots that fit their abilities and strengths. Dylen is our starting center.
With their help, Dylen is now also able to go up against his cousin and other boys that have been at this for over a year, and look likes he belongs out there with the other boys his age.
Dylen has even also bloomed socially.
He has made many new friends and is interacting with them wonderfully.
Discipline is being seen from him in every aspect of his life, because of his love for football.
He comes home, and starts his homework as soon as he walks in the door.
And getting him to do his chores is so much easier.
We took away most soda's and sweets until the season is over and he has yet to complain.
The last three games he has played on defense as linebacker.
He likes linebacker better than center though. His goal is to sack the quarterback he says!
Scott has been helping as an assistant defense coach.
Dylen and he have become so much closer it seems with this new interest.
Dylen seems to eat, sleep, and think football!!
His team is now 6-0. Being undefeated at this point.
We have a game next week against So. Ogden.
Hope all goes well.
I'm not sure what we will do after football is over for the season. Our whole family has done nothing but football for the last four months.
At least there is basketball, and baseball around the corner for him.
Good thing dance starts for Kaya and I this month!
