We went to the local high school football game last night. It was my first one and we've lived her for 7+ years. My 7th grader was off with his friends. One boy has a girl friend. Yikes! A few have cell phones. They were calling and texting friends at other games. He seemed to have a good time, but we heard about how "mean" we are that we won't allow him to have a cell phone. Our younger son brought a soccer friend. They had a blast. We sat close to the student section. I wonder what impact those high schoolers had on our elementary schoolers. Some high school boys had their chests painted. They carrried big flags and rang cow bells. When the home team scored, they dropped down and did push ups. The total number of push ups was equivalent to the current score. It was entertaining to watch. Our team was so far ahead, the mercy rule was imposed in the second half running a continuous clock. It made the half fly by. The high school bands seemed smaller than when I was in school. The band was only wearing tshirts and shorts due to the heat. There wasn't a drill team. They had a flag corp and lots of cheerleaders. I caught two small give-away footballs sponsored by a local car dealer. That made the little boys' nights. I think we'll try to make it to some more this season and feel the community spirit!
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Oh, I'm jealous! I LOVE high school football. We live behind the high school field (way behind...a hill and trees) but I can't wait to hear the band, the cheers and everything. We've never taken the kids but I was just telling Craig we should this year. Do you remember all those Friday nights of performing on the field?? And those silly go-go boots! ha!
My kids also beg for a cell phone... I'm afraid Craig (tech-head) will give in...but not yet!
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