Football mom truths:

• #60 did awesome.
• I am proud of him.  Like, really proud of him.
• He plays on offense, defense and special teams.
• It took him literally years to convince me to let him play.  I was am afraid he’ll get hurt.
• The first hit made my heart sink and reality set in.  I contained my inner panic well.
• I would prefer he play the *safety* position just because I like that name better than *tackle*.  Of course I realize it has nothing to do with what he actually does or is….it just makes me feeeeeel better.
• I call his uniform a costume just to see him get flustered.  Works every time.  I’m mean like […]