The difference between a preschooler and a quarterback

In Nashville this week, all the talk has been of the Vince Young drama both on and off the field. If you aren't a Titans fan (and shame on you!) it all started when VY looked like he didn't want to get back on the field on Sunday, he was subsequently injured and then on Monday -- his Momma called Coach Fisher because she couldn't find him and was worried. The police were called and all came to a relatively happy ending. Now, according to this article, Vince just didn't realize he needed to tell his Momma where he was going any more! Now, even a 4 year old knows that if your Momma is in the house -- you always tell her where you're going, who you're with and what you are going to do! Silly NFL quarterback -- he's being paid something like $50 million dollars to throw a football and get himself beat senseless -- that's just the name of the game. Now to be fair, VY is young and by all accounts the NFL is rough (although this is just one more reason why I think college athletes should be required to use up all of their eligibility). If he's going to play in the big leagues, it's time to grow up. I hope this enforced time out (2-4 weeks) will help. I also hope Jeff Fisher makes him prove he's up for the job. At this point, he needs to earn both the Titans and Nashville's trust. Sophie's starting to learn all about that as well. Last week, she was watching some tv show that I decided was inappropriate. We made a new rule that she couldn't watch it anymore. The other day she said, "Momma, if xyz show is on and you aren't in here with me, what happens?" My response, "I have to trust that you will make a good choice and not watch the show." Trust has to start somewhere.

On another note, I recently read a fictional book that dealt with child abduction. It was a good wake up call for me to have a conversation with Sophie about strangers. Take a few minutes and have a conversation with your kids. Tae Kwon Do has been really good for us -- Sophie knew exactly what to do if someone tried to get her to go with them. I just want to make sure the rules are so ingrained that she could remember them in an emergency.