SOCCER

Most of the organized sports in our city begin after Kindergarten; soccer is the exception.  JP and AA attended weekly lessons indoors throughout the winter.  Since the age groups are 3-5, 5-6, (and so on), we took advantage of the six overlapping months when JP and AA could be in lessons together.  Although there clearly was a difference in skill, the two loved to be in the same class together.

This summer, SoccerWorld offered a single month of outdoor lessons.  The catch?  Only for 5-6 year olds.  Try explaining that one to AA!  Each week she dressed in her soccer clothes and kicked the ball with the boys before and after lessons.  

There really isn't anything organized about soccer for 5 year olds though!  The hour is mostly spent burning off energy and learned basic concepts of the game.  JP is improving though!

After tonight's final practice, I tried to snap a photo of JP and his buddies … of course, AA joined in!

I couldn't decide which of these snapshots best captured their personalities … 

I think this one wins.