Soccer Pics

Last weekend we got Logan's soccer pics, which turned out so cute!  :)  Sadly, he hasn't really enjoyed soccer practice as much as I had hoped.  It was just too early, I've decided, to try him out in organized sports/play.  He loves to play, but not by someone else's rules.  ;-)

We may try again next year since he'll be a bit older, but it's hard to say at this point.  The 4 year olds on his team have trouble focusing much more than 30 minutes themselves, so I may just wait until he's 5 before trying soccer (or some other sport) again.

Soccer Time

GOAAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!!!

Mini Maniacs 2010

Today was the first day of soccer practice for the season. Logan and Robert are on the same team and were very excited to see each other (bright and early) this morning. :)


The practice was a lot of fun and I think the boys really enjoyed themselves. They're too young to actually have competitive games, but the coach has already started with the basics of field rules and had the kids run around doing a few drills (with the assistance of their parents).


Jon and I both noticed that our team has one of THOSE parents that wishes he were a coach, perhaps even THINKS he's the coach, but is really just an annoying nerdy non-sports Dad, yelling at his kid to "Drop the ball son! You do NOT touch the ball with your hands! Do not ever touch the ball with your hands again!"

I'm serious. He called him "son".

I had to use every ounce of self restraint to keep from commenting. Of course, that doesn't stop me from saying something here.

Dude. Give your kid a break. He's T-H-R-E-E.

And oh by the way, wiseguy, there are certain instances in the game where they CAN actually pick up and touch the ball with their hands.

*sigh*

Anyhoo - in the car after practice, Logan said to me, "Mom, that was really hard work". He cracks me up sometimes. Actually, a lot of times.

He also said he had a lot of fun and even asked later on tonight "Mom, can I play some more soccer ball?" I'm so glad to hear Logan's into it and am really looking forward to the rest of the soccer season! :)

Little Bro Spectator.

The other Little Bro Spectator. :)

El Futbolista

About a week ago, Logan's Abuelita Riedy surprised him with a yellow kid's soccer ball in the mail when we got home. We, of course, opened it up right away (surprise boxes waiting on the doorstep are always exciting for Logan and Mommy) and Logan LOVED it immediately.


He wouldn't put it down! He kept throwing it across the room to me and kicking it all over the house.


It is the toy in the house at the moment and couldn't have come at a better time. What a hit! :)


Muchas gracias Abuelita Riedy!!