profound sorrow

Okay, normally I would not share this sort of thing.  But I find it so absolutely hilarious, I can't resist.

The boy's passion in life is Lacrosse.  No, that's not what is funny.

His head failed in a game. (he has a back-up)  That's not funny either.

But his reaction was. The whole way home, he cradled it in his arms. He carried it around for the rest of the night. I kid you not, when I checked on him in the night, it was in his bed. And then, he brought it down to breakfast with him, lamenting it's loss. He said things like "it feels like part of me is gone," "we knew each other so well," "how will I ever find another partner that was so perfect."

I laughed. And laughed. And laughed.  You know, just in case I haven't already given him enough material for future counseling sessions. (he did laugh too, by the way)

So this morning I sat down to muddle my way through a re-string. If I hadn't felt so bad for the kid, I never would have done it.  It's hard.  And it hurts.  I have the blisters and rope burns to prove it.

He'll see it when he gets home from school today.  And I know, it will have been worth it.

Comments

[Amy]

You're a good mom! And that IS a funny story.

[raina]

Tee hee, you are a great mom. I am quite certain he will be thrilled. Thank you by the way for your nice well-wishes to me for my race tomorrow. I am soooo nervous. I just have to get through it and then next week I am off to Vegas for 10 days. I can't wait. Apparently it is 27C there. I can't even remember what that feels like.

[sarah]

now i understand!
the things a mom will do. good for you :)

[Alexis]

I love that story! You really are a great mom, and he sounds like a terrific kid.

[Sarah Jackson]

I'm late in commenting, but you are a seriously wonderful mother.

[Paper Dolls for Boys]

What a great mom - for laughing AND for fixing it for him.

What can't you do? Seriously!