What Do You Do...

When your hero lets you down? It was a sad day @ the Roos house today. Manny Ramirez, Alexander's favorite baseball superstar, tested positive for a banned substance and was subsequently suspended for 50 games.

Darren called me while I was volunteering @ the school and asked that I break the news to Alexander before he heard it somewhere else. I didn't know what to do. I have a lot of respect for Alexander's teacher, and felt that I should ask for her opinion. She was with me when I told him, and was such a support. She reminded him that this was a learning experience--people make choices, and ultimately have to live with their consequences.

It's tough to know what goes through your child's mind as they try to deal with life, the world, and the choices others make around them. I guess as a parent you have faith and hope that they will be able to discern right from wrong & choose the better part.

For now, I just want him to find joy in playing hard & doing his best. {This picture, taken last year, captures that sentiment.}