my foray into the world of soccer moms
so now that i’m feeling more like my old self, i’ve been on the lookout for some type of exercise class for mikey to burn off some of his boundless energy. the idea of mikey getting to run around while someone else kept up with him– very appealing. a couple friends suggested a program called “soccer for tots”, a 45-minute weekly class that introduces the basics of soccer to 3-5 year olds. perfect! except that i signed up a bit late and it didn’t look like we’d get a spot until the summer. but then i got a call last week saying they had a cancellation and mikey was first on the waiting list. yahoo! so last thursday was mikey’s very first soccer class.
all dressed in his very own soccer uniform- complete with tiny little shin guards! (we went after class and bought some tiny cleats for him, too).
mikey quickly mastered the “soccer statue”.
and they’re off!
practicing the running start.
coach clive was great! all the kids were included with lots of encouragement. mikey was having a blast and felt comfortable right away. how could i tell? he jumped right in and tried his best to follow directions. and here he is telling the coach one of his many slightly off-topic stories…
intensity!
looks like we’re going to have to work on the “no-hands” rule…
soccer tots today, soccer stars tomorrow? 
“are you watching me, mommy?”
meanwhile, allie kept herself pretty entertained…
with lots of snacks,
and her very own water bottle!
and what soccer for tots program would be complete without story time?
i think he had a good time, don’t you? (interesting sidenote– the girl on the right is two months YOUNGER than mikey!)
11 Comments
joannaaaakim
mikey must of loved it! he looks like a teenager already!!
Kavedissian
what great shots michelle….i can’t believe that you are the soccer mom already, wasn’t it yesterday we were standing by the girl’s PE class peeling paint off of that brick wall?!? Who are these kids and why do they keep calling us mommy. (just kidding)
Starbukk35
sooo cute! and story time too?? and yeah, awesome action shots. next: the David Beckham Academy! 😉
joesee22
Did it work? Did it help Mikey burn off his endless energy?
brofermin
Score Mikey! How fun and yes, we miss your camera here in Minnesota (as well as you!) As a former soccer player I love the shots and I LOVE Allie’s chair. hee hee.. watching the brother in style I see… When do we hear about baby #3? We’re getting close right for the ultrasound fun?
greantea71
i thought you LEFT minnesota. what’s with all the blond hair??
nbrath
MIkey looks very comfortable out there! What wonderful pictures. And let me just say that you have the cutest kids! Allie is a doll, I just want to squeeze her and her little plump arms 🙂
nitajan
What a great thing for Mikey! Allie’s hair is so long! Are you finding out the gender this week?!
ohmobile
wow, that soccer class looks so fun, it *almost* makes me wanna get up and run around too. haha
lschnell
Aww…Mikey all grown up…makes me sad that I can’t sit and watch him on the sidelines, too. Great photography! Love Allie’s chair…I agree…she’s definitely cheering her brother on in style…umbrella & all! Mikey looks just like PHIL in that “intensity” shot!
ShutterbugTim
Such great pictures of wonderful memories. Your son will look back on these with fond memories! I like the uniforms.