Soccer

Drew started soccer last night. It's different this year because here where we live, the leagues don't really have games for 5 yr olds to play. They do more soccer skills classes and let them play a little bit of a game at the end of the hour. Drew misses playing the games already but he sure did have fun with his coach and the other kids in the class last night. It's interesting because in Wisconsin the fee was half the price and that included a practice during the week and the weekend game. But here, it is twice as expensive and it's just a soccer skills class one hour a week. But I guess you get a professional soccer coach as opposed to dads doing it and I'm hoping Drew really learns more about the game itself. Most importantly, he will have fun playing and getting some exercise.

Drew warming up - my favorite moment is always seeing David get Drew ready to play - from helping him put on his socks and shin guards to lacing up his cleats. It's my favorite thing to watch. :)

The game was dribbling the ball and then stopping it with a body part - this was the nose and the kids were cracking up!

Drew learning to stop the ball with his feet

Dilan tried to run onto the field a few times during Drew's practice. Mostly, she would go to him and wave "hi." At one point, Drew said, "Dilan, this is not for you!" One day Dilan will get her turn but for now, she's on the sidelines and better yet, probably at home with mom since it's just practicing soccer skills and not really any games. I most likely will take her at the end of the 6 weeks to see how Drew has improved.