Apparently I've Become A Soccer Mom
My New Proud Title, Soccer Mom!
It happened. This week I officially became a soccer mom and a football mom! Both of my older kids started up sports this month and our life has definitely changed. Our house is cluttered with sports gear every day, our backyard has cones and nets, and our kids are begging to wear their uniforms all the time!Before I had kids, I was always hearing little jokes about being a soccer mom. It was usually references to what they wore or what their hair looked like. Now that I'm here.. they can make all the jokes they want! I love it! I'll even be the mom wearing their uniforms each week! OK maybe not they're uniform, but one in my size!I love the atmosphere when you go to a kid's game. The sidelines are filled with proud parents and kids are constantly looking to see what they're parents are doing. I'm pretty sure my four year old was looking to make sure I didn't move!
My Little Soccer Star
Levi, my four year old had the most free spirited game by far. He's in a four year old instructional league. Most of them are just trying to figure our how to kick a ball down the field and which goal is theres.Our kids play different sports at home, but this is the first time there is a competitive edge. It really helps you to see what sport they're passionate about. After watching Levi play in his first soccer game, I can officially say... I have no clue if we'll do it again next year!
Most of the time he danced, pranced, or crawled around on the field. He had more fun doing that than running after the ball. Granted he wasn't the only wanderer during the game, but I think I laughed the entire game.The picture above is him hanging out in the other team's net! He had more fun observing and being silly and to be honest it was such a perfect picture of his personality. Even though his team was losing, he wasn't bothered in the slightest. He was just making everyone smile!I don't know if he is a future soccer star, but I do know he's going to have fun finding what he's passionate about!
My Little Football Champ
Now, onto the football champ. I can't get over how cute they both looked in their uniforms! Especially Liam because he uniform is so big on him! He swims in it! It's a good reminder that he's the youngest on the team. It's a 6-8 year old league, but they let you play up a year. So, even though he's 5 they let him play in the 6 year old league. I expected there to be more 5 year olds, but nope!I think he'll be fine. He can handle his own with football and it's going to teach him a lot. Plus, he has an August birthday which means he's the youngest in most things. He's used to it and didn't seem intimidated at all.
Both of the kids had games at the same time so I ended up running back and forth to take pictures of both their games. I was looking through my pictures today and almost all of them are of the kids playing with their mouth guards!I think they felt really big having them and they probably feel really weird! I couldn't imagine having to play a game with a mouth guard in my mouth the whole time. Well, they don't seem to mind at all!
Being a soccer and football mom is so much fun. I've only been in this new season of our lives for a few weeks, but I'm already loving it! I love cheering them on from the sidelines!Be sure to follow me on Instagram so you can check us out each week at the kid's games!