Back in April we signed the girls up for Spring Soccer.
They were SO excited about their soccer shirts and cleats and shin guards.
They even slept with their soccer balls that first night.
They were going to be "real" soccer players.
We were going to be "real" soccer parents.
Everyone was excited!
Because their games and practices were all during Cam's nap, 1-3:30 every Saturday, Taber became the designated Soccer parent and diligently went every week to cheer on the girls.
This meant braving the elements since "Spring" in Chicago isn't exactly beach weather.
In fact, for the first few games poor Taber sat freezing for hours on the sidelines while the kids played in full winter gear.
The initial excitement about soccer started to wear off as the reality of the time commitment and physical strain of being out in that weather started to take it's toll. Still, Taber the super soccer dad remained undaunted and after a pep talk with the girls they all committed to see it through till June.
The freezing weather let up a little in May but then they faced hurricane winds that almost blew them off the soccer field.
And then, overnight, the weather turned from freezing cold to burning hot. No nice breezy "Spring Soccer" weather for these little troopers. The weather only deals in extremes out here I guess.
Luckily Taber packed the snack cooler with plenty of drinks to keep them hydrated and even brought popsicles, because he's awesome like that.
Finally in June they had their last game and were even rewarded with lovely weather.
Soccer wasn't easy, but they learned to persevere and stick with something even when it was hard.
They learned that you start what you finish.
And that you should always do your best, and try your hardest.
And in the end, they most definitely earned those trophies!
(Although really I think the biggest trophy should've gone to Taber, for spending 3 hours every Saturday for 3 months, in extreme weather, supporting his little soccer players)
It was all worth it for these smiles :)
(although next year I think we'll try indoor soccer...) :)
4 comments:
Awesome post! These girls will love having this as part of their history. I miss you Becca! Please move back soon!
I love this post! Really though...the things we go through as parents for our children. Geez. :) I am cracking up at the winter gear in the first few pics....brrrr! Your girls look like little soccer magazine models or something. Too cute for words! Really though, it does not get any cuter than your adorable kiddos!
Great post! Wow, that is a huge time commitment for the whole family! Good for you guys being diligent. We missed a lot of track. It is really hard when summer fun gets in the way! Love all the shots with your nice camera! I really, really need to make that investment! And I can't believe how it went from full winter clothing (haha, that just looks wrong!!) to dripping sweat. Crazy!
I love everything about this post! All the pictures are perfect.
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