Being a (Sports) Mom:
It's thrilling! Our son, Danial is 9. He is involved in sports on so many levels. This includes: Soccer, roller hockey, soccer, baseball and soccer. Everything else is in between: bike riding, tennis, swimming, etc. He loves to play. He's good too. This can get hectic at times but it's well worth it. Plus, I only have one child now so it makes life a little easier. As of now, we have soccer practice on Mondays, then take Mya to class; home by 9:15. Tuesday nights are our off night! Wednesday night is PREP class, Thursday nights is soccer practice, Friday night is hockey and Sat. and Sun. are soccer games (CYO and League). We'll add basketball to the mix in a few months. My bump in the road right now is always figuring out times to exercise Mya. It's tough but we manage.
Dan also is great in school. He does get all his homework done before practices. He also just scored Advanced in math in the PSSA testing he took in 3rd grade. Nice!!
In between running Dan around, I manage most times to keep the house clean, pay the bills, run the errands, food shop and whatever else needs to get done. On most months, I am a one man team. (explained below). How ironic...there is no "I" in team. That saying is embedded in our family! I should say, I get help from Ryan when he can and I also get help from my parents. So, in a way, we're still a team but with the bumps of course - who doesn't have 'em?
Being a Football Coach's Wife:
This is truly hard to describe. When I met Ryan, he was an elementary gym teacher. After doing that for a year, he proceeds to tell me he wants to get back into coaching football. He just was happiest on the field. I just thought that was so exciting. He does, however, explain to me how rough it will be with him never around and I told him that I’m pretty strong and can handle it. Little did I know! :)
So, Ryan starts at Gettysburg for a year, goes to Villanova for two years and is now currently at Temple. It’s been incredibly rough adjusting to this life. Coaches cannot take off unless it’s really really important, don’t take sick days, don’t go to events (even weddings) during football season especially. Only sometimes during the year can they attend events if time allows (we still have recruiting, spring bowl and camps to get through). He (they) work non-stop. They will sleep overnight at the office, come home at 1, 2 or 3 am and just to be back at work
at 6. I know, I feel bad that it’s hard but he really enjoys it – I guess you have to.On the flip side, I am by myself most of the time. It took a LOOONG time to get to where I am now of accepting him not really being around. It has made me incredibly strong and independent. It can only get better. I am finally enjoying the “thrill” of games. Dan’s games this season are at 9 which makes it perfect for me to then go to the Linc and watch Temple! Very exciting.
Anyway, I’ve also noticed after getting through the first year of a new place, it
gets easier. He is around more now (Monday nights he comes home early which is perfect for my crazy Mondays).We get lots of perks as well. Dan and I have travelled to a few stadiums. We experienced Army and PSU (could reach out and touch Joe Pa!!!) this year – loved it!! I get to go to Miami, OH for the wives trip. We also get some gear associated with the school.
Ryan is around when he can be and is here for us. Dan is in heaven! He loves going to practices and talking to the players all the time. The players even ask how he is which is really neat.
Ryan and I got married July of 2007. We definitely had a rough first year. It has slowly gotten better and of course, a lot has to do with not seeing each other. Something we have to get used to.
Ryan is around when he can be and is here for us. Dan is in heaven! He loves going to practices and talking to the players all the time. The players even ask how he is which is really neat.
Ryan and I got married July of 2007. We definitely had a rough first year. It has slowly gotten better and of course, a lot has to do with not seeing each other. Something we have to get used to.
Oh my perks is that Ryan is a very easy going guy and since he’s rarely home, I basically call the shots! I don’t really ask him things as to what he prefers or anything. I could probably pick our house out without his approval. He trusts me and he tells me as long as I’m happy. I ask him things sometimes but I like that perk as well. :)
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