The world as viewed through the innocent eyes of a child never ceases to amaze me. As the horrific images from Boston streamed into our lounge room this morning, I fought back tears. My two lovely boys sat playing in another room. I would like to shield them from the knowledge of such devastating acts for as long as I can, because honestly, they'll unfortunately learn the terrible facts soon enough. But unknowingly, Angus chose a rather apt morning to reflect on his recent Harmony Day experience at school. He asked when his class will be able to celebrate it again... because it was fun... and he loved it... and he wanted to understand why Harmony Day just couldn't be every day. My sentiments exactly, sweet child.
Despite my reluctance... and irrational fears... my big boy is playing footy. I think it took approximately three minutes after he entered the world before Scott imagined our boy charging down the field, ball in hand. But for Mama, it's taken a little longer. Like, five years longer. And I felt edgy and nervous and unsure of the decision to let him start this year... until I saw the look on his wee face as the jersey went on and the shorts tied up and the socks got taped and the mouthguard went in. Like watching a tiny piece of him grow up before my very eyes. Then observing him interact with his team mates and listen intently to his coach at training and try harder each week than the one before. And I realised. For now, this sport is actually good for him... even great for him. If he's happy, I'm happy.
Team sport is so great for many reasons- and atheist age they do alotto help keep it safe. Glad he's enjoying it. And sodevestating about Boston.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad he's enjoying himself. I think it can be really good for them if they are given good motivations for playing sports.
ReplyDeleteOMG Julie! He looked adorable!! For what it's worth, I wish Harmony Day could be every day too. Let's hope it's another few years before our kids have to learn the reality as to why it can't be. Fi xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a wise boy, I too wish Harmony day was everyday! And how grown up does he look in his jersey! Glad he's having so much fun. x
ReplyDeleteI think if all of us Mums were the only influence around our children there wouldn't be any footballers of any code. I remember feeling the same way about each one of my (4) little boys when they started footy! The thought of them being hurt or trampled or yelled at made me want to just keep them in the back yard...but they thought otherwise and all played soccer.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the footy season...we are about to launch into soccer and I ma nervous and my bot is eight!!!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I want to shield my girls from all the awful things in this world, but we can't. It makes me angry that I have to have discussions with them about not going off with strangers, the following questions from the little ones is so hard to handle.
ReplyDeleteAwww, love Angus in his football gear, gorgeous!
What a great moment - he looks like he's going to have a ball & it's all character building.
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Melissah from Coastal Style
Oh bless him in his little uniform. Its hard watching your boys out on the field being thugged by other boys isnt it. My baby is in the front row at Rugby and it takes everything ive got not to run on to the field and start slapping kids for being too rough. he would DIE if I did that to him. So instead I stand on the sidelines and watch my little guy with his mates having a ball ... pardon the pun xx
ReplyDeleteOh, he looks so grown up in his little uniform. Love harmony day! xx
ReplyDeleteHe looks adorbs. He will be fine. x
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