Soccer!

Just call me soccer mom, cause I'm officially just that! Last night we kicked off our very first (of many) team sports with soccer practice. Soccer is actually the only thing offered around here for 3 year olds.... and it didn't come cheap, but we really wanted to get Garrison involved in a team sport because he loves sports but has never experienced the team aspect. We're hoping it's worth it! Anyway, we had to miss the first practice last week so our first practice and experience with a team sport was last night. And we didn't think we were going to make it out the door. Gracious.

Things were slightly rushed because of trying to get everyone fed and ready by 6:00 so we could leave shortly after 6:00 and arrive at practice a little before the start time of 6:30. Well, my sweet little soccer player decided he wasn't so fond of shin guards or extra long socks OR cleats. Drama, drama, drama. He cried and whined and acted like he couldn't walk and tried our patience but we finally made it out the door based on the fact that he loved his super cool Pinnacle Bank water bottle and we told him the rest of the family was going to soccer practice with or without him. Ha! Once we arrived and he warmed up to things he did great! Yay for a good first experience! (If you don't count the pre-practice drama.)

Terrell and I give huge props to our awesome coaches who just so happen to be the parents of one of my students at school. Coaching 3 year olds is no easy task. At one point one of the little boys took off and ran far away from our little field and the 2 girls on the team lost interest and started a game of Ring Around the Rosie. Hilarious. The practice was actually really organized and productive and Garrison did great following directions. Yaaaaay! I think Terrell was sweating it wondering if he'd be chasing Garrison down the whole practice. We were so proud of what a good job he did. =)

They even learned a trick to help them remember not to use their hands... by putting them behind their backs. So cute! This new trick really helped Garrison who had been picking up the ball quite a bit when it didn't go where he wanted it to after he kicked it.

Their little water breaks were adorable. I loved watching them all with their water bottles. Precious!

Little brother did really good until bedtime arrived and he wasn't in bed. He didn't have a meltdown or anything just became a little more high maintenance. Hopefully Terrell will manage okay when he has to go solo at the next practice because I've got a Premier training...

 

 

My little man in action. Be still my heart.

 

Yay for a great soccer practice!! We're so excited about the season and looking forward to Garrison learning a lot and having tons of fun!