Afternoon sports practice: the daily ritual where you watch your kid sweat, sprint, or stumble through drills, all while pretending you know what’s going on. You show up, armed with snacks and a lawn chair, only to spend most of the time trying to figure out which blur on the field is your child. You cheer enthusiastically every time they make a move, even if it’s just tying their shoes, because, hey, you’re here to support, right? You leave thinking, “Did they even notice me?” but secretly proud you got them to practice on time. Because at the end of the day, the real sport is being a parent.
