Coming in 2nd place is where the Yellow Jackets ended up this season. Tyler was invited to participate in the try outs for the All Stars. Try outs were held at 4pm a week ago. My girlfriend Kerrie was nice enough to take Tyler down for me. I followed up at 5:15pm after I got off from work. There were a total of 26 boys who ranged from 6-7 year olds. They were only to pick 12 boys. They sent the boys home and told them that if they received a call tomorrow, that they were in. Come 5pm Tyler was still not called. It was now 9pm and reality hit that he didn't make the team. As I spoke with him and consolidated him, I told him that he gave 100% and that it is OK. I didn't understand. He said, "Mom, I was focused, I drilled like my coach asked and I continued to follow all of his directions, but I still was not chosen!" I told him that there is always next year. Do not be so hard on yourself. I wonder where he gets this. I tell you, he is so me at that age and of course now. He strives for perfection and he doesn't give up until he has it right. He is too young to be so competitive. We love you Tyler....
