Soccer

Why did the soccer ball quit the team?

It was tired of being kicked around!

(you've gotta love laffy taffy jokes)

James started his first year of soccer this month. I can't believe he's old enough to participate in sports now. Time flies too fast.

James just before his first game

During the first game... Isn't he a cute little soccer player!
He is so silly. He seems to have decided that wondering around with his eyes closed is more fun than trying to get the ball from the other team. So far the teams we've played are made up of 4 year olds. Our 3 year old team hardly stands a chance! None of them know what to do. Although his goofing around is kind of funny and cute, I have been getting a little frustrated because I think it makes his coach mad. I'm afraid that saying something to him will just make him hate playing. I'm not really sure what to do. I guess we'll see how the next few games go.

During the first game he took a break from chasing after the other team and came running up to me and said, "I love you mom" and then said the same to grandma K. He then ran back out to the field. It was so cute! He melts my heart! I know chad is the more fun parent and James LOVES to play with him. It feels good to know that although I'm "just" his mom, he still thinks of me! Does that make sense?