Little Tykes Soccer

My heart was giddy the day Ceilidh asked if she could play soccer "like Zion." I played/competed in competitive soccer and dance growing up. I love them both, but if I was completely honest; my first love has always been soccer. I wanted nothing more than to be just like my brother who went on to play in college.

Andrew and I feel very strongly about letting our children play the sports they want, not what we would like them to. But, if they ASK to play our favorites; that is a great day! ha So, this season was the first time Ceilidh was old enough to play indoor soccer. And not only does she get to play like Zion, she is playing WITH Zion. If it could get any better for her (wink), Uncle Paul is her coach! She has had so much fun already. I can't wait to watch them develop over the rest of the season.

Funny conversation after the first game:

Me: Did you have fun, Ceilidh?
C: Yes! Except when I had to sit on the bench. And, no passed me the ball.
Me: Well, everyone needs a turn to play. You sit on the bench to take a rest and let someone else play.
C: Oh.
Me: Who didn't pass you the ball?
C: No one did.
Me: Honey, the other team is not going to pass you the ball. You can take the ball away from them. You stop the ball and take it to your goal.
C: Oh. I can take it away from them.
Me: (chuckling) Yes Ceilidh. We share the ball with our teammates, but you take the ball away from the other team.

*Hilarious! I spend all day telling her to be kind and not take things from her siblings. Then we get on the soccer field and I am telling her to "steal" the ball! This can be a bit confusing I'm sure! ha

Hard working soccer players and their fan club! wink

I love this picture!