Soccer. Oh soccer. If I thought T-ball was a challenge, I didn't know what was in store. So looking back - Tball went really well. He played the game. He had a couple of epic meltdowns, but he loved playing. Soccer - is a different story. He did great at his first couple of practices. But - at the 2nd practice, someone knocked him down and that is something Will doesn't handle well. The coach tried to get them to scrimmage and Will doesn't like the thought of someone taking the ball away from him. Oye. That's the whole point of soccer. Houston - we have a problem. So game 1 - the only time he and his buddy got on the field was during a break - and they were shirtless. See below. Once the game started, they were off. Game 2 - his buddy played like a champ and Will sat quietly on the sidelines and refused to play. This is a big dilemma for me. If he doesn't want to play - why would I make him? It is a game and he is only 4 (well almost, he'll be 4 Tues). Daddy doesn't want to "quit" and thinks we should stick it out. But really - so I have to go to every game and watch him not play? Do I? If I thought he would eventually warm up to it, I might be more inclined. But honestly, I don't think he's ready. It is disappointing and Kevin hates it, but I'm really ok with it. Remember - he's 4. So - if you have any wise advise on this situation - I'm all ears.
On the upside, I did catch a couple of cute pics the first game. Didn't even bother bringing the camera for game 2. Here is Kevin trying to talk Will into going out there (with no luck).
Will and his buddy played great - off the field! And aren't they cute?
Here is where they decided to take off their shirts. And hey, if that meant they would play, I was kind of ok with this. But of course it was short lived. Again - they were cute.
Oh, how I love this amazing mess. He really is such an amazing kid. He does things the hard way, that's for sure. But he has stolen such a huge part of my heart. I don't care if he plays soccer! He's my sweet boy and I'll be proud of him regardless!
On a side note, he had swim lessons after soccer. He loves swim lessons. Thinking he could be a future swim team member? No one takes a ball away and not likely he'll get knocked down. I'm keeping it on the list of potential future activities! :)
