If you've been an ardent follower of "The Threefold
Trilogy", then you know that we're ready for the third and final part. If
you haven't been reading, don't worry. Just click on the appropriate blog entry
on the side of your page and start reading. If you have been reading, then
you've experienced my odd fascination with comparing my role to that of a
warden and/or police officer. Lucky for you, that won't be the case today.
Instead, it's time for me to shift from law enforcement to more of a coach
role.
If I had to pick a coach to model my "coaching
style" after, I think I'd go with Andy Reid. The first reason why has got
to be the homer factor. Seeing as how my reader base is primarily comprised of
Chiefs fans, I'd probably get in trouble if I said Bill Belichick or Sean
Payton. On a more serious note, I just like the way Andy Reid coaches. His calm
demeanor and strong leadership makes guys want to play hard for him. He's also
the kind of guy who seemingly takes a talented guy and shines and polishes that
talent that's already there until the player can do more than they ever thought
possible.
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| Hmm, I've never seen a walrus dab before. |
I know this whole Andy Reid comparison seems kind of random
but I'll make the connection work, I promise. It just so happens that there is
currently a sweet, little boy in our house who is in need of coaching (or a
good drill sergeant) rather than a police officer or warden when it comes to
the third and final of his threefold problems. What is that problem? Ethan
really wants to stand up.
I will admit that when considering that Ethan just recently
perfected the art of crawling, it seems a little strange that he wants to
stand. However, that is certainly the case. I don't even know why he has such a
fascination with doing so. It just kind of happened.
If I had to guess, the first time I noticed Ethan's desire
to stand was earlier this week. Bethany and Ellie had headed up to the third
level of our house, leaving Ethan and me playing in the living room on the main
floor. I thought we were having ourselves a good old time when suddenly Ethan
hightailed it over to the stairs, gazing up at the hallway, and hoping to get a
good look at his mommy or Ellie. When it didn't happen, he decided to take
things into his own hands.
Placing one hand on the step, Ethan began desperately trying
to push himself up. Try he might, Ethan was unable to do it. Then, with his
resolve strengthened, the little man placed both hands on the steps, glancing
up at his destination once more. Then, he began to push. Straining as hard as
his little body would allow, Ethan pushed one side up his body off the ground
into a stand. Then, he followed suit with the other side. It had happened; Ethan
was standing!
As a huge smile of satisfaction crept across his face, he
decided to focus on the next step. However, no sooner than he moved his left
hand to the second step, the little man began to wobble and bobble back and forth.
Finally, he toppled back onto the ground from whence he came. He would
ultimately try several more times but could do nothing more than get himself to
that partial stand.
The good thing about Ethan is that he is certainly a
strong-willed child. In other words, he's not going to give up until he
accomplishes his goal. Lucky for him, I am an expert coach in the vein of Andy
Reid. I will be his Andy Reid and Ethan will be my Patrick Mahomes. With any luck,
we'll reach a Super Bowl before we know it. Or, you know, at least climb one
stair. #DaddyWrite
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