October 19, 2009

I Heart Soccer!

To truly appreciate this statement you must understand that prior to September I WAS NOT a soccer fan....my apologies to all the die hards out there but I just didn't care for the sport. We have been very encouraging with all sports and extracurricular activities the kids wanted to try...all but soccer. I've just never been a big fan. I had no desire to stand out in the rain in the mud to watch a game that may end in a tie. So when Maggie brought home the flyer last spring and announced "I'm going to play next year" I did everything but tell her "no." I tried to sway her with the nasty weather conditions, told her she may not have any friends on her team, even offered up gymnastics as an alternative. But nope, her mind was set and that was that. Fast forward half way through her soccer season and I have a new favorite sport. I'm having so much fun watching her and her teammates. We have been so blessed with amazing coaches and super sweet girls on her team....not to mention they're REALLY good. Lu has blown me away with her aggressiveness and willingness to try any position. She's such a fast little runner and best of all she's having.so.much.fun! And so am I....now if I could just keep Miss J off the field I could enjoy the games even more!


PS this is what she looks like most days for school. My little princess has turned into a full blown Tomboy!

1 comment:

Alison said...

I'm so glad you're enjoying the soccer and that Maggie loves it too! My favorite games were always when the field was wet but it wasn't raining. Nothing better than splashing in the MUD with your friends! Love the new look. Your bebes are gorgeous (as always). Squeeze them for me.