A new addition to the fall soccer is an introductory camp offered to U3 and U4 kids. I signed Cooper up not knowing how he would do. He often shy's away from big crowds and people he doesn't know. I thought this would be the perfect fit for him since we have to be at the fields anyway.
He was soooo excited to have "cweets" and a water bottle. He really was excited to go all the way up until we set foot onto the field. Then...he saw all of the kids and got cold feet.
Here he is outside of the circle. There was no way I was going to get him on the field or off for that matter. He was going to sit right there and not look at anybody and nobody was to look at him, not even me. Deep down he wanted to go out and participate but just wasn't sure what to expect out of it. So I bribed him. I have been known to do such a thing on certain occasions. I promised him we would go to the "ice cream shop" and get "yellow ice cream". And that was it, he ran out onto the field and did a fantastic job.
He didn't venture far from the coach. He always made sure he was within touching distance of her even if it meant squeezing his way in between another kid and the coach.
I don't really think this smile is cause he is happy about playing soccer but more about him spotting me over on the side taking his picture.
Partnered up with a little girl kicking it back and forth. He was so funny...he would back way up and run really hard to kick the ball.
The stare down in the soccer net. I don't think there was any conversation going on. If there was, it was a one way conversation.
Now he is truly happy...the yellow ice cream I promised him for doing such a good job.
