So, I am officially a "Soccer Mom!" Gavin had his first ever soccer game on Saturday, and my heart nearly burst because it was so cute! Ever since Gavin was born we said that there might be activities that could be challenging for a one-handed kid (ie. monkey bars, tying shoelaces) but that soccer definitely wouldn't be a problem!! And this is his first attempt.
I fully believe that Gavin will be able to do anything he wants to do and play any sport he wants to, regardless of limb deficiency, but I encouraged soccer over t-ball because I really don't like baseball. It has nothing to do with his hand and everything to do with my sports preferences!
So, the first game was really cute. I quickly discovered that Gavin is not an aggressive competitor. He's actually very naturally athletic--he can run really fast and kick pretty hard--but he lacks that "eye of the tiger." He sort of just ran around the field gleefully, just happy to be there, and would stop and say, "HI MOM!" everytime he ran by me. It was adorable!
In soccer, there's not much turn-taking. Whoever goes and gets the ball gets the chance to kick it, so Gavin got a little discouraged when his own teammates pushed him out of the way to get to the ball. I tried to tell him that it was okay to get in there and try to kick it, but I guess I should be glad that his concepts of appropriate play (no hitting, no pushing, and turn-taking) carried onto the soccer field.
We'll see if he becomes more of a competitor as he starts to learn more about the game and what he's supposed to be doing. I tried to tell him about defense, but that's kind of an advanced concept for a 4-year-old who just really wants to kick that ball into the goal.
As he gets older, and especially if he plays basketball, I will have to fight my tendency to be a competitive, sideline coaching, sports Mom. But, for now, I am just so proud of him for getting out there on the field and being unafraid to try! There were lots of kids who left the field, either from boredom or discouragement of not getting the ball. But, my little Gavin just kept running with a smile on his face the whole time!
The first time Gavin even attempted to kick the ball, during warm-ups, he fell flat on his behind! But it actually made for a really cool action shot!
6 comments:
Cutest pictures ever! Oh that little Gavin is so stinkin cute and you can really say you are a soccer mom! So I just got done reading your last post and I seriously laughed my butt off at those pics! I love that they all have flaming red hair haha! You are so funny. You need to buy "the girlfriends' guide to pregnancy." It is a very candid look at all of the fun stuff that comes with having a pea in the pod and the author is hilarious, talks about hemmoroids, zitty skin, love handles, leaky boobs, etc. She spares nothing and there is no sugar coating. Go buy it! its a goodie. concerning diet she basically says that your body will be making hideous transformations in a number of ways anyway so you might as well enjoy your guilty pleasures while pregnant. As for me I am doing great and completely in love with the Luce-meister, though I do feel like a bomb went off in between my legs. Now that I have left you a novel... my parents are in town and have been talking to yours about getting together, it'd be great to see you guys too!
Yay for Soccer Moms! I absolutely love soccer. Parker has played for 6 years and this is Geoff's 2nd year. I am so glad that Gavin had fun. The smile on his face says it all!
I didn't even notice his arm deficiency. I am glad that he did a great job.
Tiff! So, I finally started a blog... BUT, I wanted to comment on your last post, I have never laughed so hard! Seriously, you are so funny! Truly though, the best part about all of it is that you look ADORABLE in those pics! Not rolley polley pregnant adorable, just adorable. Thanks for the laughs!
Vanessa
watch out david beckham!!:) he is such a stud! hey i come in town on tues, and i'm super excited for our girls slumber party! I so need it! love ya see ya soon!
Hey, Tiffany! I hope you don't mind me blog-stalking you. I saw your comment on Robyn's blog and followed you here.
I don't like baseball much either. Soccer is a lot more fun for kids, I think. More running. More time with with ball. And it looks like he loves it!
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