Sideline Season is nearly here........

From now until next June, you’ll find us on the sidelines, standing, or maybe sitting in a folding chair, or if I'm lucky on a park bench next to another mum and dad, doing the same thing.

We’ll stand their through rain, sleet, ice, sunshine, wind and even the odd downpour if snow. 

We’ll drive endless hours for training, matches at central venues or home and away games, Google maps will be out on the road friend once we get that sacred "Eircode" of where we're heading. 

Early morning coffee, and sandwiches on the go whilst I frantically look for the lost shin pad or the water bottle my child assured was ready for today. 

We’ll wash countless smelly socks and muddied kit, whilst wondering to myself, is that smell really from my child's boots 🤢

We’ll find endless amounts of loose grass, them black balls things from astro pitches, water bottles, and a couple of spare items I have no idea who owns between our car seats for months to come.

We’ll cheer and support, and be a comfort when things don't go to plan.

We’ll do the same for their teammates who now feel like family. 

Even though we love it we’ll complain endlessly that it's too cold, too hot, too wet, too windy only to wake up grateful to do it all again the next week. 

We’ll pray they stay safe, have fun, and learn a few life skills along the way.

Yes, sideline season nearly here, the best part of the year. The time of year when I get to proudly watch my favourite player play their favourite sport. 

Yes, Sideline Season is nearly here we will see you very soon. 

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