This boy of ours sits still once in a while, on very rare occasions.
This boy of ours sometimes follows instructions, when it's not "mom" giving them.
This boy of ours can stand still, like a black belt, for about 6 1/2 whole seconds.
This boy of ours is almost too cute to look tough, but doesn't stop him from trying.
This boy of ours can't decide whether to shake hands or to give a high five. This boy of ours, in his silliness, makes strangers chuckle.
This boy of ours is now an ORANGE belt in Tae-kwon-do!
This boy of ours is swift to action when he hears "Down. Set. Hike!"
Except when he forgets to hike the ball.
This boy of ours is fascinated with his mouth guard.
This boy of ours has a football play specifically designed for him to make a touchdown.
And he did!
This boy of ours doesn't always play by the rules, like tackling or pulling on uniforms.
And sometimes he gets away with it. But most of the time, he gets a whistle and the ref throws a flag.
This boy of ours might someday remember the rules.
But for now, he's just 5. And that's okay.
This boy of ours sometimes forgets that he is playing football and not in karate,
like when he casually practices his round kicks on the field.
This boy of ours makes us proud, makes us laugh and makes us pull our hair out and continually call out, "Brock! Hey, Brock, pay attention!!!"
This boy of ours looks forward to football practice and game days.
This boy of ours practices his round kicks and power punches as he walks through the house.
This boy of ours might just, one day, grow into an athlete.
Or a ninja.
