Violin and Soccer

May has turned into Crazy Month now that I have school-age kids. It seems like there are always a million things going on. Henry is soooo close to being potty trained, and I know if we had just one week that we could keep him home instead of slapping a diaper on him to drag him out of the house, he would be there. But it's just so hard right now - so many busy, busy things going on!

Sophia's soccer season ended and her team celebrated with pizza last week. We lucked out big-time with her coach this year! He taught them some amazing soccer skills, but more importantly, he taught them to play with integrity. The girls learned to be gracious and kind, to win and lose with grace. At the pizza party, the coach praised each girls' strengths and gave out trophies.

(I have gotten bad about not taking my camera anywhere and just using my phone to take pictures. I am trying to do better, I always regret it!)

I was so proud of Sophia this year! She went from being timid and knowing nothing about soccer to giving it her all and playing some pretty great offense. We're excited about starting up again in the fall.

Last week Sophia also had her end of the year violin program at school.

It was such a treat - those first graders were adorable. Sophia LOVES violin! And I was so impressed with the older grades. They started off with 1st grade and then 2nd, 3rd, etc. all the way through middle school. Wow - it's amazing to see their progress!

These are Sophia's two little best friends - they are as sweet and polite as can be. And funny too!

The next few weeks are full of more fun end of the year stuff, including Amelia's ballet recital. It's so funny, I am once again thinking that "the year" runs from August to May, now that I have kids in school.

It's Soccer Time!

Sophia had her first game of the season this morning. It's been SO crazy warm this winter, but this morning was CHILLY!! We play on fields right by the river, and there is a cold wind blowing, and at 8:30 in the morning the sun wasn't high enough to warm us up. Brrrr!

Wyatt stayed warm and snuggly in the Ergo (and zipped up in my jacket!) - he actually snoozed through most of the game

Henry had the best time. He found a little boy who played soccer with him off to the side of the field.

And Sophia did GREAT! I was so proud of her! Last season she was really timid and had a hard time putting herself "out there" or going after the game. Today they actually played a bunch of 2nd and 3rd graders who seemed huge to me (and I'm sure even huger to the girls!) but Sophia's team (of 1st graders) held their own and put up a good fight, especially in the second half.

Sophia was much more aggressive and played great. But it cracked me up - whenever she kicked the ball, she would look over to make sure I saw it and then smile really big! LOVE IT!

It has been a busy few weeks. Last night was the kids' school auction, which was fun. But a friend of mine came up to me right after I got there and I know I had that total deer in the headlights look on my face - after a long week and then getting the kids set with the babysitter and myself ready to go out, once I actually got there, I was dazed LOL!