love hate relationship

i was so excited for football season to come back.  we had such a blast watching dash last season and he had so much fun.  this year instead of doing it through YMCA, we opted to have him play with the kids at his new private school.  but what we didn't realize was what a stinkin' mess and problem it would be.  $5 entrance fee per person (including marz) to every game, even the home games.  driving sometimes 90 min or longer to get to away games.  games and practices mean dash can't attend crossfit at all.  and for some reason he just isn't nearly as happy as he was last season.  the coaches seem great.  i could definitely do without the attitude that everyone is going pro.  and a little less yelling would be nice.  but they know what they're doing and the team is undefeated.  but dash complains about going to practices and wants to skip often and has even asked if he can just quit altogether.  he's really stressed out.  i think being up and 6am (sometimes sooner), and then not getting home until 6pm or later on game and practice days is really taking a toll on him.  after he gets home at night he then still has homework.  i'm sure the fact that he's never been in school before is also messing with his mind.  i wish i could fix it all for him and make it all better.  but we really want him to finish what he started with this football thing.  needless to say, i think i'm just as anxious as he is to see it be over.  we waited over 30 minutes, hiding under the shelter of a dugout, for officials to debate about calling the game because of rain and storm.  REALLY???

he is number 60...