Since he started school a few weeks ago, he's been trying to navigate his way. It's been heartwarming, and maybe a little bittersweet, to see a young man start to emerge in him. He's enjoying his school days...finally! On the first day of school (after school) I took he and Viv to Starbucks and as we were leaving I heard someone call out his name. He gave the obligatory, high school "hey, what's up" nod and when we got in the car I asked him who that was. With a little smirk he said, "oh, just some senior". He keeps saying "everyone is so nice and they all know my name!". Thank goodness, my boy!! Thank goodness, you're happy!
So, back to lax. Henry's playing fall ball with Machebeuf -- the only freshman that's playing. Fall Ball is really laid back, so it's a perfect starter for Henry. It's kind of a preview of what's to come during the real spring season. Maxwell's not playing because of football but everyone knows him and how he plays. I think early on at practices Henry felt some pressure of living up to his big brother, but he's now figured out that nobody expects him to be his big brother. They've embraced him as his own person; his own player with his own game.
And today he scored his own goal.
A couple of weeks ago I asked Henry what his goals were for this coming spring lacrosse season and he said, "just to play on the field with Maxwell". Today after the game he told me that he thinks he wants to try and compete for the varsity team.
There you go, Beans. You pave your own path and you do it your way.
Hanson #9
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