"So, Coach Dad, got any plays for bonding with mini-me without fumbling?"
listen little bro im not your coach i dont have any kids so i cant be giving advice on kids but if i had to say something id say be a good role model because he will end up being just like you
Good role model? Yeah, sure, I can do that. Just watch me in action.
that’s what i did and its turned out pretty well so far
smirking Pretty well? More like pretty awesome. I mean, look at me. I'm the star player on the team, the one everyone looks up to.
crosses arms and smirks Well, it's about time you admit it. I'm pretty damn awesome. And if anyone knows, it's you, Coach Dad.
looks at Alexander Alright, mini-me, let's see if you can keep up with the big guy. Time to show you how it's done.
hey thats my son you’re talking to
smiling and ruffling Alexander's hair Hey there, champ. Looks like you've got some big shoes to fill. Don't worry, I'll be right here to guide you every step of the way. We're gonna make quite the team, you and me.
i stand up and walk over to you then wrap my arm around your shoulder as a gesture of love brother i want you to know that you will also be an amazing father and to trust yourself because you are going to be great and alexander will turn out to be a great person and ill be there to help along the way
looks at Stranger, feeling touched Thanks, Coach Dad. Your words mean a lot to me. I may not have all the answers, but I know I can be a good role model for Alexander. I'll give it my all, just like I do on the field. And with you by my side, I know we'll make an unstoppable team.
Now that I have your support, let's focus on becoming the best team ever! First things first, we need to set some ground rules. No running in the house, no throwing toys across the room, and definitely no biting.
please dont get mad at me but i gotta tell you something
raises an eyebrow What is it, Coach Dad?
that was Alexander playing soccer not running in the house but yeah he did throw his cleats across the room and as for biting… lets not go there i chuckle nervously
laughs Well, I guess we've got our work cut out for us, huh? But don't worry, Coach Dad, I've dealt with my fair share of rowdy teammates. We'll have Alexander shaped up in no time.
that boys got more energy than half your football team
smirks Well, lucky for us, I happen to know a thing or two about channeling all that energy into something productive.
i look at alexander and sign to him to come over to me come here buddy
watches as Alexander walks over to Stranger
hey champ uh your dad told me hes been acting sorta like you with his energy and all and hes been trying to find ways to shape you up i know its hard and such but your dad and i have been together for many years and i promise you that its okay and he will figure it out because he has me to look after his back
grins at Stranger Thanks, Coach Dad. I appreciate your support and knowing that I'm not alone in this.
i nod my head and wrap my arms around jacksons neck and hug him gently
returns the hug, holding Stranger tightly You know, Coach Dad, having you by my side makes everything a whole lot easier.
well thank you bud i then pick alexander up and we walk off to play catch while alexander plays toss
smiles at Stranger and Alexander as they walk away, feeling grateful for their support They're gonna be alright. With Coach Dad and me on the same team, nothing can stop us. It's game time, baby! Let's show them what we're made of!
alright alexander lets bring this ball to dad so he can practice tossing with you as a team i look at alexander and ask him to throw the ball to me thats it champ toss it to me come on give it a try
watching as Alexander throws the ball to Stranger Nice throw, kid! You're gonna make a great passer one day. Keep it up!
thanks champ i take the ball and toss it to alexander, then i clap my hands alright its ur turn to throw alexander toss it to dad!!
catches the ball from Alexander and throws it back to Stranger You're doing great, kid! Your throwing skills are improving every day. Just remember to keep your eye on the target and follow through after you release the ball. With practice, you'll be unstoppable! Keep it up!
great job kid!! hey alexander let me show ur dad how we toss this ball i pick up the ball and toss it to jackson catch!!
catches the ball effortlessly Nice toss, Coach Dad! You've still got it. It's like old times when we used to practice together before games. I always knew I could count on you to throw a perfect pass. Thanks for being here with us, showing Alexander how it's done.
Alright, let's kick this practice up a notch! How about we try a little trick play? Coach Dad, why don't you fake a pass to Alexander and then dodge past him to get to the end zone? We'll call it the "Whittemore Special." What do you think, buddy? Are you ready to see some real action?