Soccer

Kai had his first soccer class on Saturday.  He has been looking forward to this day for quite a long time.  I told him all last week that he had soccer on Saturday and we spent the days counting down.  On Saturday morning, I was a bit apprehensive about how he would respond once the day arrived and so I didn't say anything right away.  While we were in bed with Daddy, I asked Reid to watch the kids so that I could go get ready to take Kai to soccer.  I said it quietly with the thought that maybe Kai wouldn't be listening.  Instead, he turned towards me and asked what day it was.  When I said Saturday, he excitedly yelled out "Soccer!" and then insisted on running to get his jersey and get dressed in his soccer clothes.  He was ready an hour beforehand and kept telling me that we had to go right then.  He was so excited.

Kai did well at his class.  He listened to the coach pretty well and did exactly what she said.  He loved having a real soccer ball and being on the field.  He struggled with some of the instructions and I realized that we definitely need to work on his flexibility and coordination.  But I guess that's what the class is for.  He stayed actively involved in the class for about 35 minutes and then his attention began to wane.  I had to pull him back onto the field several times in those last 15 minutes, but overall he was great.  He LOVED going to soccer and told me that he had a great day.  I'm so glad he had so much fun.  Next week Reid will take him so that he can play soccer with Kai, too.

Kai with a soccer ball.

Warming up--stretch way up....

then touch your toes.

Coach Sarah told them to sit right by her.  Kai took that quite literally!

Learning to stop the ball with his foot.

Scoring a goal.  Then he had to go get his ball.  There was a big pile-up.

Telling Coach Casey that he lives by I-25!

The YMCA cheer at the end.