Ian began his first soccer practice tonight with Coach Jason and friend Trevor on his team. The excitement started this morning with the boys talking about soccer and practicing at daycare.
The boys had a great time at practice. Coach had them dribble around cones-the trick is getting them to wait...in line...and follow each other...in line. There was a bit of wandering. Then, they got to kick to a friend and practice stopping the ball (squash it like a bug!). After frequent water breaks, they also practiced Red light, Green Light game to practicing stopping and starting. They finished up by taking turns (I use that term lightly) dribbling and kicking into the goal. Between taking pictures, taking turns catching Connor and trying really hard not to repeat the Coach's directions to Ian, it was a lot of fun.
The boys got their uniforms. Ian was distressed at his original number 4 and cried and carried on until Trevor happily traded with him. So, now Trevor is 4 and Ian is number 2 and all is right with the world. Cindy and I offered to be co-Team Moms, basically organizing the end of season party. I also get to help keep the little ones who are off sides in place during the game.
The first game is September 8 and they will choose their team name next week.
I have to get myself one of the folding soccer mom chairs now.
4 comments:
Adorable! You always bring me back to the days when my boys were little, only mine are 4 yrs. apart so I was pulling my little one off the field during the games. He wanted to play with his brother's team.
Goooooaaaaaaaaalllll!
Great action shot of Ian running- Co-team mom, that is a pretty serious undertaking- those snacks and banquets are more imortant than scoring goals!!!
Very cool action shot! Your dad is going to love it! How sweet of Trevor to trade with Ian.
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