Ryan started soccer last week at Martin Luther. At the first practice we couldn't get Caden off the field so I talked with the school to see if he could also play even though he isn't going to preschool there. They were so kind they said they'd rather have him on the field being a part of the action then on the sideline crying. He was so excited we went and bought him soccer shoes, socks and shin guards. He loved the shin guards. He wouldn't put them down.
Thursday was the second soccer practice and both boys were excited to go. When we got their Caden wouldn't move. He sat right by the stroller and wouldn't go anywhere. We tried talking him onto the field. Trevor tried to pick him up but he quickly climbed into the stroller and slammed the tray shut. He wasn't going to play. We told him we were going to have to take his soccer shoes and socks back. He said, "OK." It wasn't until we said we'd have to take his shin guards back that he was ready to play. He jumped up, clapped his hands and said, "I go play soccer."
Ryan was a great player and made a goal or two at almost every game. Caden enjoyed making sure the net was securely fastened to the poles.
