Let the games begin. Cole and Brad both have practice today. At the same time. At two different fields across town. Fun.
I'm lucky that today Keith will be able to get home in time to divide and conquer. This will not always be the case and I will have to start missing things. I'm not happy about this at all. This is just the beginning of the chaos.
Cole is on a new team, The Benders. We might have scouted them out as the best team we played against. We might have called a few people to get the coaches name and cell phone number. We might have put in a transfer without paying the extra fee. Whatever "we" did, was worth it. He's on the team and the first practice went great. I was so excited afterward. It was then I realized I had a problem. A crazy minivan driving soccer mom problem. I don't mind. I think when you admit it, it makes you a little less crazy. Keith is taking Cole tonight. I would love to be there to watch.
I will be taking Brad to his first practice. I'm both excited and nervous for Brad. I'm torn and heartbroken. I can imagine this going well, and I can imagine this being a disaster. After wanting to join a team, now he wants to quit again. I don't know what it's rooted in - self confidence? just being fickle and strong willed? He told me yesterday that the kids at school called him a loser and laughed at him. Dear God, please give me the right words to help Brad in positive ways. Please don't let others steal his individuality or make him doubt himself. Mama Bear is on full alert.
To get Brad excited he got to pick out his new soccer shoes and I'm taking him to get a new ball that's all his own after school. I asked the coach for the team name and colors to help get Brad excited and get this.... his team name is The GOATS! Coach Crazy tried to tell me it's an acronym for The Greatest of All Time. Fabulous. Because 4 year olds know how to spell and get the understanding of an acronym. Well, if anyone can rock on The Goats, it will be Brad. This actually might be a match made in Heaven.
So, tonight will be a crazy start to Spring Soccer Season 2011. Let's go Benders and Goats!
2 comments:
Oh Jenn. Good luck! Ryan was just saying the other day what I cool cat he always thought Brad was so I'm with you stay just the way you are Brad but go play some soccer. It will be fun. Just ask Wyatt who only cried the first 3 or 4 games!
When I am done crying, I am going to get in my car and drive 5 hours to shake the shit out of some 5 year olds and the close-minded parents who raised their kids to be assholes.
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