My Oldest made the Football Team

Hi to All Just a little bit of good news from the Garcia household. After a week of tryouts and conditioning, my son found out yesterday that he made Fairfield Prep High School Freshman Football Team. , , . He was so nervous last week it was not even funny. He came home yesterday so excited, , out of 64 players that tried out, they only kept 42. We are so proud and happy for him. What a way to start your first year in high school. YEEESSSSS!!! Luis

Hi Luis I bet your wife and you will be more busiest as taxi driver to the practice and games this fall. Pray for him to not break bones or hurt himself. You can call me warrywort but I am!!! Kathy K

Hi Kathy Yes, it will be a busy year for us. Calander is already booked until November. Thanks for the prayers, we will need them. My wife is a worrywart too. Everytime she sees him in the football pads she panics. Thanks. Luis

Congrats to your son!! Thats huge! I live in "Hard-Hittin' New Britain" so football is pretty popular around here. Not only will your son learn discipline, but it's a great way to exercise (some of the practice sessions can be intense!) and be social. Not to mention if they slack on their grades football goes bye-bye! It's a wonderful leverage tool! Go Pats! -Deb

Luis, Congratulations to your son...I think its so important to have kids in sports...keeps them involved in school and in shape..so hopefully they won't have their parents weight problems! It also keeps them "connected" to school. My 16 yr old..decided not to play soccer this year...in lieu of a job and driving school. He said it takes so much of his time as he is getting settled into school...and he wants to concentrate more on acedemics! Not sure if he was telling me what I wanted to hear..but is sure sounded good. I am a bit disappointed because he was quite a good player and has been playing since he was 4! I have encouraged him to join a club..so he stays involved in school, which I think is important. Anyway, I have my 11 yr old to keep me busy..with her soccer/2 dance classes and cheerleading! Joanie

Thanks Joanie Being involved in sports is a plus, also keeps them on their toes knowing they will be off if they slack off. Its scary when they tell you the don't they are giving up sports for academics, makes you wonder. Keep me posted on this one, so I know what to expect when one of them tell me that. Good luck with your soccer/dance and cheerleading, looks like your calander is full too. Luis

Hi Deb Thanks so much, yes it is huge. New Britain can't be as "Hard-Hittin" as Fairfield. I guess I have to start promoting them. LOL. He has played organized sports since he was 5 so he is used to the discipline, more won't hurt him either and the practices sure are intense. Socially, I am sure, now will be more active. Don't girls usually go for guys on the football team? LOL. He definitely knows about his grades, his butt will be off that team so fast if he slacks off. Thanks again. Cowboys rule. Luis

Luis, That is so awsome for your son! Looks like you'll be having some fun times this fall watching him play! Terri

Thanks Terri Yes, fun we will have. Some cheering section will be there too, with 2 brothers and 1 sister, screaming his name out. I hope he doesn't get too embarassed. Luis 425/253/-172

Yea Hooo!! Excellent news! He must be so excited. Are you going to celebrate? Tell him I said congratulations and to make his bed!