I like to be in control, I like order, I don't ask a question I don't already know the answer, or somewhat know the answer to. I have a very difficult time admitting I'm wrong.

So, when my son came to me with his big bright brown eyes and said "Mommy, I really really really want to race my dirtbike" What is an over protective Mom to do? Since my husband is an avid rider, I put him in charge of the decision (I know not a control freak thing to do). I of course, expecting he's going to give the same answer I would have. No, for reasons A, B and C. Needless to say that didn't happen. My son is talented, there is no dispute to that. He spoke to a few people he knows that are avid riders (one, raced as a child)and being me I researched the "circuit" and sent email after email. The reply stated I had missed the deadline to register. My husband and I looked at the schedule because the email mentioned we could register Liam at each race. Since this would be Liam's first time, I want to make sure he has fun, so we both agreed a limited race schedule would be best. Did I mention this sport involves lot's of traveling? Dramamine is and will continue to be my best friend on many many trips, my poor sons as well.

The largest fear I have right now is that my child will be a small fish in a big pond. I have to insure he is matched up with other children of the same or similar level riding. My gut feelings tell me that wont be the case and I have to be prepared to care for the potential melt down that WILL occur if he is out of his league.

Liam needed new grips, my husband kept him out of pre-school for the day and they drove to Freedom Cycle in Concord. There was a Junior 50 Pro, Liam had to sit on the bike-He is like me, at a scrapbook store, so many papers so little time. Liam fit on the bike perfectly and Sean, my husband, looked at the price $3500. Thankfully, the little voice I have programmed in my husbands head chimed up! They proceed to the parts department and speak with two gentleman about youth racing. They explained that racing the "circuit" we were looking at was setting Liam up for failure. Not the fun factor I want for my son, and the fear of equal abilities has now come true. Luckily, being the crazy Mom I am, I researched three circuits in the New England Area. The gentleman explained that Canaan Lions Motocross was the best fit for Liam. Children with like dirtbikes ($3500 bike was a true race bike) would be racing and at the same ability level. The KTM-$3500 bike is considered a "true" race bike there is no clutch, push button start or battery translation, lighter and faster bike.

In my research I had looked into Canaan Motocross. I know what you're thinking, I said I let me husband do all the work and I would step aside. But, HELLO, I'm an Mom-protect protect protect, it's what I do it's what all Mom's do. I contacted the Lions Club and from my research I knew that all 8 races are at their track in Canaan, NH. I went to Canaan Motocross' website, downloaded the appropriate form had it notorized, sent in the registration fee and copy of his birth certificate. I closed my eyes said a prayer, stamped and mailed the envelope.

Ahhhh, now the worrying can really begin.