Soccer

Australia has just made it into the 2014 World Cup. Kent and I watched the game together and it took until the 83rd minute of the match to secure our place. Lately there has been much excitement about soccer in our home. 

My friend Kim told me about this soccer class she was attending with her son (and Reeve's bestie) Taco. I decided to take Reeve along and instantly he loved it; to my surprise India did too. Along with Taco, the kids go every week with their cousins Noah and Jacob. I am encouraged to see the children form stronger bonds of friendship and solidarity as they learn and play together.

The coach's name is Jimmy. He is an Englishman and very good at his job. Reeve just loves him and always wants to be next to him during the different drills. As the weeks have gone by Reeve has decided to pick and choose when he wants to join in. He particularly loves rolling the hoola hoops and trying to catch them, as well as the obstacle course. 

India is loving all of the class. She is eager to do well and listens carefully to instructions. India is one of the only girls in the class and is also one of the oldest. She has shown a talent for soccer and it is a joy to watch her happy disposition bouncing around the court. She loves when i pretend to be a crocodile and chase her.

It is interesting and entertaining to see how my little ones approach each task. India is precise and cautious. Reeve is rough with reckless abandon! It casts a light onto how they approach life in general. 

I look forward to watching them grow and learn and play.