Official Soccer MOM!

I've officially become a soccer mom this week! And I even have the mini van to prove it!! We put both Melanie and Cameron in the sport this fall. I think Melanie is tired of us saying "next year". It is seriously so cute to watch her play and so I'm really glad we put her in.

Both Cameron and Melanie had practice this week, followed by a game each today. Cameron's game was at 10 and Melanie's at 11. The soccer fields just down the road from our house are AMAZING!! There are so many fields and then to get that many kids on there, what a big thing to organize!

I should have known from the beginning what to expect! As we were walking from the van to the fields, Cameron was filling in Melanie on the perks of playing. "After the game you get treats!" Of course that's the highlight, right?!

Cameron just ran around the field not really knowing what was going on. He got hit a couple of times with the ball. One in the shins (those shin guards came in handy) that knocked him down and then about 2 minutes later right in the eye (ouch!!). That was about it for him as far as thinking soccer was fun. He pretty much was useless after that. Hopefully the next game, Monday will be a better experience!

Melanie was so cute to watch. Without fail when a ball would come close to her and we'd yell "go Melanie, kick the ball, kick it!" she'd look over and wave to us and by the time she turned around the ball would be gone to the other side of the field.







On the upside, the treats were yummy!

Comments

Enriquez Family said…
Ahh I can't wait for my days as a soccer mom! Even more, I lOVE Jasons shirt!
September 14, 2008 at 5:55 PM
Anonymous said…
That is so great about Melanie waving, I think it is so cute! Hope Cameron has a better game tomorrow:)
September 14, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Jenks Family said…
looks like lots of fun, the things we do to keep our kids busy.
September 17, 2008 at 2:18 PM
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