Friday, August 21, 2009

Our Soccer Star

Evan had the opportunity this week to do something fun....soccer camp.
We're trying to take advantage of free fun events offered in our area this summer.

That's Evan in the red, having just kicked the ball in the goal.
The coaches came to calling him "Big Red", a nickname that he cherished.
In fact, the next day he was upset that he couldn't wear that same outfit.
"But Mom, they won't remember that I'm Big Red."
It made him smile wide when he got there and they called him by his new name again.
The last day, after dribbling and juggling, they decided to call him "Spaghetti Legs".
He actually thought that was a cool name, too.
Getting some last minute coaching during their first scrimage.

Taking the ball down the field to kick on goal.



The soccer camp was hosted by a local church, and they had an awards program after the last day.
Each of the kids got a trophy.
Evan was ecstatic.
He said, "Mom, I've never gotten a trophy before!"
Hard to believe that in his five years of existence he hasn't amassed a pile of them.
Funny boy.
I told Evan before soccer camp started that if he stuck with it each day, and he liked playing, that we'd buy him a soccer ball afterwards.
Of course, he had his eye on a RED ball.
I posted on Facebook after the first day that Evan was having a great time and looking forward to getting a ball.
One of Ben's co-workers saw my post, and a few hours later, showed up at our door with a red soccer ball, cleats, shin guards, and socks that his boys had outgrown.
Wow...that was so nice.
And Evan LOVES his new ball....the best part is it's exactly like the one he had picked out.
He can't wait to go back next year...and his twin brothers who sadly watched him leave the house each morning with Mommy to go have fun, are eagerly waiting to join him next year, too.
On a completely different note:
OWEN is POTTY TRAINING!
ok, ok, that sounds so much more dramatic than it is. He hasn't done anything on the potty yet, but we've gotten him to sit down, which really is half the battle. (Actually, it's been more like bribing him....with lollipops. Hey, you go with what works.) He's been showing signs lately of being training ready, so we decided to get started....especially seeing that if he follows the trend of his brothers it might take a while until completion, anyway. So, call me crazy, insane, mentally unstable, or if you're super kind you could call me brave, courageous, unstoppable!: I'M POTTY TRAINING 3 BOYS AT ONE TIME!


2 comments:

Dee said...

Great post! What a cool trophy! AND, what a blessing the red ball gift was! Very cool. I'd definitely call you, brave, courageous & unstoppable! This is kinda like a super mom moment! Of course, you are the person to teach me how to make baby wipes and who makes the most awesome birthday cakes I've ever seen... so I'm not surprised in the least!

Unknown said...

You go! I know you can do it! Hey it will be hard to work on all 3 potty training at the same time, but think of the money saved at the end when they are all out of pull-ups and diapers!!! After fighting and struggling so much with our first two, our 3rd came to us one day and said she wanted to wear underwear. So we started the process. The next day she threw her pacifier away. "Big girls in underwear don't need a pappoo." Within a few days she was doing well.

So, be encouraged! and when you are discouraged and wanting to give up the struggle, think of not having to clip those extra diaper/pull-up coupons :)

You are both doing a wonderful job with your boys and I'm always challenged and encouraged after reading your posts!