Tonight was Elliot's first soccer practice at the YMCA's Bitty Soccer. All these years on the sidelines watching Noah, dozens of times when he was 1 & 2 of me pulling him off the field in tears because he couldn't play, and today was HIS turn!
I expected excitement when I told him this morning tonight was the big night, but he was nervous and said he didn't want to go. That hesitation combined with his age didn't give me high expectations. Boy, did he exceed them. By the time I got him dressed in his own soccer shorts and socks, his attitude changed. He was excited to just be looking more like a real soccer player.
When we got there I was relieved that he was on a team of all 3 year olds (bitty soccer is for ages 3-5). So all the kiddos are just learning the game and they ask for a lot of parent involvement. I was shocked and actually quite amazed at how well he did. He actually listened to the coach, followed direction well, waited his turn in line and stayed on task. For the entire hour. That made me prouder than how well he kicked the ball. And he has a great kick and dribble. He did so awesome! We are super proud of Elliot!
He has 3 practice sessions like tonight total and then 3 games. We go twice a week, so the season is over in 3 weeks. It was super cute and entertaining to watch the practice tonight. I can only imagine the games.
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| Exited he got his own soccer ball! |
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| Nona Grace is on his team, too |
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| Nice kick, buddy |
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| I love this shot with his big ole jersey. He just looks so little and cute. |
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| Running sprints at the end of practice |
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| "Go, Blue Lightning!" |
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I like that format way better than what they do here for the little ones. It's long enough for them to get a taste of what is to come and keep them engaged and short enough to keep it fun. He takes the greatest pictures, such a happy little dude. He's just so into... life!
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