This is what it’s all about!
Yesterday, my son, CJ, had his football banquet.
It was a nice event. They had it set up banquet style with pizza and baked ziti and tons of snacks and deserts. If you went away hungry it was your own fault.
Of course, that main event of the day was the handing out of the awards to everyone. All the coaches, players and cheerleaders were given something for the work they did this season. When CJ got his award he looked all around to find me and ran over. The first words out of his mouth were, “Daddy, are you proud of me?” Naturally, I told him yes. He said is it because I was given the trophy. I went on to explain to him that he wasn’t given the trophy he earned it by going to the practices and playing as hard as he could during the games.
(Sidenote: Now, if you are wondering why we are put on this planet, it’s because of moments like this. The feeling I got when he came over to find me to show me his trophy was something that can’t be explained.)
To top off the event the coach had brought a pinata for the kids. (It’s not like the kids had enough sugar in their bloodstreams already.) The coach had given up on having the kids actually try to hit the pinata. Instead, he punched a hole in it and dumped it on the floor and let them go crazy.
After ingesting a few sugar snacks and running around hitting other kids with a balloon it was time to go home. It was truly a wonderful day. I am so proud of him!
Pizza, Ziti & Snacks for parents and kids $200
Trophies for children $100
The looks on their faces Priceless
CJ looks so happy in NJ, hope all is well with you guys!