Soccer Star

Today was Jake's first day of Tiny Tots. Tiny Tots is a program in Maricopa for 2 -3 year olds to learn the basics of 3 sports: Soccer, t-ball and basketball. Today was soccer.

(I apologize that I don't have pictures. I spent more time participating than I thought I would have to! Next week!)

First off, I am glad we started with Soccer, because Jake LOVES soccer. I think it is because Curious George plays soccer. :) But, he recognizes soccer and can say, "soccer" very well. So, as we got ready this morning, (in his soccer shorts and tennies, of course) he kept saying, "Soccer? Soccer?" He was VERY excited that we were going to play soccer with friends.

I am sure I will share more about his sports as the next 6 weeks progress, so I wont go into too much play by play, but when they first started out by playing red light, green light and running the full length of the soccer field and Jake just took off as happy as could be - my heart fluttered with a bit of pride. :) And, he took to dribbling the ball like a natural! I was a a proud mama.

And, when 35 minutes hit and he wanted to go play at the park instead of finishing soccer, I held him while he threw a fit and he missed out on kicking the ball into the goal. - I was not such a happy mama, but I think he learned a valuable lesson. (As did I. He will now get a bigger breakfast before soccer.)

Anyway, it was a fun start to our very busy summer! I can't wait to practice with him at home. (I totally bought him a little size 3 soccer ball. ;p ) He has to learn to stand in line. Not use his hands. Stomp the ball, then kick. knock over a cone with the ball. And, listen well enough to play red light green light. :)