I became something last night that no one who has known me my entire life would have ever predicted I would become......a soccer mom! After weeks of weather-related cancellations, Grace had her first night of soccer and I could see just a hint of Pele coming out in her.
She ran, dribbled and kicked with the best of them. Of course, with old Stoneface, it's hard to tell if she truly was enjoying herself or not but after practice she said she had fun. Here are some action shots....
Ella and Lily occupied themselves by running back and forth in the mud while Jason and I stood proudly back watching Grace participate in her first team sport.
The playground in the distance was beckoning so after watching Grace practice for awhile, I took the other two knuckleheads over to play and Jason stayed to supervise Grace. Ella needed to make a quick pit stop on our walk to the playground......
Ella's best advice for porta potty use is, "You do not want to look in that toilet." She walked away with a wrinkled up nose and a disgusted look on her face.
Ella, Lily and Lily's ever present pal, Ralphie swung and slid until Grace was finished.
Jason was telling us that Grace did great but then was telling her one thing she could work on at home. Always quick to defend her sisters, Ella interrupted and said, "Dad, it was her first time." Jason told her he knew that and thought Grace did terrific but working on this particular skill would help. Ella then told Grace, "You did everything right except for one thing. I think you did great!" What a nice sister!
Both Grace and Ella have their first games on Saturday so that should be interesting, especially since Ella hasn't even had a practice yet. According to her, she knows all about soccer though and is really good at dribbling. I guess we will find out on Saturday!
One thing I do know Ella is good at is putting together outfits that make her strut around as if she just won America's Next Top Model. Last night upon returning home from practice, she disappeared and when she finally reappeared, we found out she had been down in her room selecting today's ensemble.
She walked out the front door this morning with a spring in her step and a smile on her face, sure she was going to knock Max's socks again.
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