Football!

This week is football camp. We were fortunate that an older football player was willing to "shadow" Jackson during his first attempt to play football. This summer camp was geared toward drills and minimal contact, so we thought it would be a good place for Jax to start. After consulting the coach, we decided to try it.

We sent him Monday with 5 different phone numbers and money for McDonalds after camp. We warned Skyler that Jack may not want to even try and that was ok, "if you're uncomfortable don't worry about sending him home"...no harm no foul.

When they met me at the sitter Monday, he had done really well. Skyler said he did great ;). We got reports from other boys that Jack learned to throw a football and enjoyed hitting the "dummies" (I'm sure there is some technical term for the fake line, but I don't know it). I was thrilled that he managed to make it through without a meltdown and ever so grateful for Skyler Jackson couldn't have participated successfully without his support.

Tuesday went just as well and today he even participated in the "flickerball" game where the team moves the ball down the field through a series of passes. (Skyler did the passing). When the sitter dropped Jack off for camp, he said, "here comes Skyler" and then kind of high fived Skyler on the chest. Somehow, he's managed to have a great week and enjoys football and all the credit goes to this more than cool high school junior, who tells me its no big deal.

It is a big deal. It's bigger than big! Jackson is able to hang out and enjoy this on his level. He's truly gaining independence and asserts his sense of humor more and more.

I'm once again humbled by the support in our community. There truly aren't word for what a blessing it is.