Today was Max's first day of indoor soccer. U4. He was SO excited. We pulled out Lucy's old shin pads, socks, shoes and shorts from when she played U4 and were surprised to see that it all fit him. Have my kids really grown that much? Then the count-down to 4pm was on. Oh the waiting. When we first got there, the gym was full of kids and parents in a bit of chaos. I'd like to say that the chaos subsided, but it didn't really. It's a big group of kids and most of them seem to be about Max's size, but there are a few bigger and a few smaller. There's a new coach who is all business and yet is SO great with these little kids. He explained to the parents that he didn't want to see any of us forcing their kids to be there. Some kids will just sit and listen and observe for a few weeks before they get the nerve to join in...and that's fine. If they get hurt, they'll run to you. If they're thirsty or need to go to the bathroom, they'll run to you...and that's fine. (I like this guy). He has a strong UK accent and is no nonsense, but it was fun to see him give Max some one-on-one time and really encourage him. I kept emphasizing to Max that the best soccer plays always listen to their coach...and so he tried SO hard to listen and do exactly what the coach said. I also explained that if something is hard at first, he doesn't need to get upset, and he'll just keep practicing each week and will get better and better. When the coach said, 'hands up - no touching the ball' Max took it so seriously and ran around the gym with his hands in the air.
We found out a few weeks ago that one of Max's friends, Oliver, was also registered for soccer too. It was awesome to have a friend.
They started off sitting as close to each other as they could get and kind of hanging back a bit, and then both ended up having their own moments of confidence where they would break away from each other and try something on their own.
He's so awesome. He told me the best part was kicking the ball into the net.
Can't wait till next week!
Lucy had a bit of a tough time sitting still and watching her brother. I had to explain to her that for years he has had to sit and watch while she got to do things that he was too young for...now it's his turn and she needs to be patient too.
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WHAT? I am indeed depressed that I did not know of such a thing... I am a bad mom
Hi Heather! It looks like Max had a great time at soccer. Do you at what age they can start to play? I would really like Indy to start when he is three. I hope you are doing well.
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