I am just coming in the house with painted fingertips...

The boys at the Alder household are majorly into football right now. Like, tunnel vision into it. You here one of the boys say "are you thinking what I'm thinking?" and immediately they yell "FOOTBALL!!!"

I think initially it was just cool to be able to have an excuse to punch, hit, trip or push each other without any repercussions(i am sorry if this is spelled wrong). From that it has evolved immensely. It started getting more complex with a kick off, then their bicycle helmets were on, knee pads on their shoulders, pretty expected things.

Today, it all changed. They found their bubble gum, chewed it up and put in front of their teeth as their "mouth guard." Next, they asked me for one hundred pieces of paper so that they could mark the yards outside. Then, the black marks on their face. All of this was them, not me. I used to be proud of how independent my boys were, now, not so sure.

So, we went to home depot and got some paint, we now have two goals and yard lines out back. We are very grateful to have football weather, I don't know when I will see my little football players again...actually... occasionally they do come in for halftime and get a snack.

I wish I could post a picture, but my computer is acting up...