The Games We Play

Soccer season is officially under way with today being the first soccer games of the season for both of my girls.
After Wednesday's practice meltdown, I wasn't even sure we would be able to get Sophia in her uniform.
But after a little bit of bribery, we got her up and out to the fields...

Lily's game wasn't until the afternoon, but that didn't mean she couldn't be dressed and ready to go...

Once in her full uniform, Sophia switched into soccer mode...

Her and Lily spent a few minutes warming up...

Her team mates all arrived and they went through their pre-game ritual: walking in a circle...

We asked Sophia if she was ready and this is what she gave us...

Then we asked her which goal was hers...

The whistle blew and off she went.
The memories of Wednesday's practice were behind her and she ran and ran.
She didn't cry when someone took the ball away.
She even scored two goals.
Game one of the day was a definite success.

Now, on to game two...

Lily and her fellow "Purple Butterfly" team mates warmed up their legs...

Right before the game, they waited in line for a shin guard and cleat check...

Just like Sophia, Lily gave it all she got.

Although she did not score a goal, she played hard.

They both did.

So hard in fact that they didn't even make it home before the exhaustion set in...

Week one of soccer is off to a good start.

Let's just hope the enthusiasm remains through week ten.