Soccer Superstar!

Since moving to Grandma's house in Ohio Alekisio was soooo excited to play soccer. He felt so special going to pick out his own cleats, socks, water bottle, and bag. Aside from tennis Alekisio hasn't ever played a sport or participated on a team so I was curious to see how he would do. He had one practice before his first game and I think he did pretty well. He was the first to score a goal and the smile on his face couldn't have been bigger. The best part was right after that when he just missed the goal by about six inches but landed in the goal himself, hitting the post and scraping his arm on the way in. He got his first soccer injury and was so proud. Right after that every time he stole the ball he just kept running in the same direction the ball was going and scored for the other team. I guess we never explained to him about the goals so after a couple times with us screaming, "Turn around!" and an explanation at half time he finally got it. The first time he got the ball after half time we screamed to turn around and he did! After the game he came over with a huge smile on his face and said,"Mommy you yelled to turn around and I did!". There's such pride in his face after he accomplishes something it makes me feel super proud.