I probably need to vent my frustrations to others more than I do. In some ways, I've amazed myself at being able to overcome it and work through it.

He was put on anti-inflammatory medication, and this morning he is much, much, much improved, and in fact probably could play today if this were the regular season.

I'm amazed it hasn't gone up more than that, ... It's not just babysitting. It's keeping them active and doing things other than occupying their time. They develop their skills.

Sometimes I like to vent.

Are they being honest just to vent or are they being honest because they really care about you and the relationship?

I would be amazed if you didn't.