Soccer Class

Liam was crazy about all the balls and was sad to leave when class was over
Running when the teacher said "Green light"

Stopping for the "Red light"


Standing with Daddy

Aiden's new smile, he krinkles his nose all the time when he smiles now.

AJ and his smile again

We have never done any type of class or organized sports activity yet with Luke and Liam (of course they are only 2.5 years). However, John and I recently decided we would try something that was recommended by a friend of ours. I am really not a proponent of starting classes too early for little kids because I just don't think it is worth the time and money you spend on it. The boys are entertained by crawling in boxes, dropping trash in the trashcan, picking up rocks, and watching the garbage man. So, why would we pay for them to do a class? Well, we went against my general thinking, and decided to try a soccer class with them over the next few months as the weather gets colder and we cannot do as much outdoors. They are in a class called the "Thumpers" and it is part of the Lil' Kickers introductory soccer program to teach kids about soccer, get them moving, and also use soccer as a tool to teach them about various life skills.

Our first class was last week and the boys loved it. It wasn't the most organized class, but I have learned to lower my standards a little especially at this age. I guess it is always a little chaotic and disorganised. Luke and Liam ran and ran and ran and were exhausted afterwards. Not only were they tired, but they sat through both dinner and lunch and ate more food than I have seen either of them consume at one meal in months. If that is what it takes to get cooperation at the dinner table and long naps, then I will have to reconsider a few more activities. We stay busy without organized activities, but this was a lot of fun. Both of them loved kicking the ball into the nets and playing games. Aiden was especially entertained watching his brothers.

The shirts that all three boys are wearing are their "soccer jerseys". John got them a shirt that has something about soccer on it from his trip to Munich, Germany recently.