What Have We Become?

I was 11 and watching the prelims, you know, mission control and all the smart people. Getting bored and the neighborhood kids called me out for some touch football. I jumped up immediately. During my game, I heard my mom call me home. I ignored her, football was more important. Then I heard the old man's whistle. No ignoring that one. I ran home and got to see the first step on the moon.