I know, I know, you are all wondering why we have so much free time. You're wondering about what else could possibly fill in all of those blank, dead hours in our week. As if our lives aren't busy enough, in addition to gymnastics, our kiddos are participating in other things this Spring.
L and El are playing their first season of soccer. D got arm-twisted into being the coach. We know absolutely nothing about soccer. We participate in Upwards Soccer through our church. The preschool kids have one hour per week to do soccer. The first thirty minutes is practice (or picking at the grass, longing for the playground). The second thirty minutes is a game (or picking at the grass, longing for the playground). It is actually quite hilarious! The boys are the oldest, yet smallest, on their team. This is their first team experience. The first play of the first game, all four of our team players, stood glued to their starting positions as they watched the opposing team drive the ball straight down the middle and right to the goal. They have gotten a little better since then. El has scored a few goals (for the other team, but who cares?). They are really having a great time.
Those are not skirts they have on with their shirts, nor are they wearing tights. Those are the shorts and socks which are ten sizes too big for them. They look so cute anyway. They are the mighty Giraffes. BTW, do you see the boys' height difference in this pic? El is outgrowing L.
E is also participating in Upwards Soccer. This is her second season. She really enjoys it and is very aggressive. She is a Lady Cobra.
J is playing t-ball this year for the first time. He plays pitcher and is their lead-off batter. He does a really good job and his mom thinks he's the cutest little guy in his uniform.
Well, that's what keeps us busy- gymnastics, soccer, t-ball, amongst a few hundred other things. It's a wonderful life! To quote a country song (our theme song and the title of Jessy's blog), it's "Just Another Day in Paradise".
they look great. I cant wait for my little ones to get involved in some activities. I think they build character and teach good sportsmanship and healthy competition.
ReplyDeleteLook at them, all spiffy in their uniforms! I coached soccer for about 8 years, and my first year, the team was made up of 4 and 5 year olds. It was hilarious watching them "play" (or pick the grass), and I always loved the huge-shorts-no-visible-knees look. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope the kids are all having fun on their teams and learning some great skills!
Love the pics,too cute:)
ReplyDeleteI'm so looking forward to this! I'm already making calls to get Slugger on a baseball team here. He's playing for his first team right now and he loves it.
ReplyDeleteThe bwins pictures is so cute. Those shorts look like little soccer kilts.
Such darling pictures. I thought they were kilts too.
ReplyDeleteYou must live in your van. I'm barely holding up with only two kids and dance class, swim lessons, t-ball, preschool, and kindergarten.
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ReplyDeleteYou folks sound as hard up for entertainment as we are. You and I should get together and brainstorm some activities to keep everyone occupied.
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