Sophie and Soccer

Soccer.

I can't say that every second of this was a super awesome experience. In fact, I actually dreaded every Thursday night when there was soccer practice. We would show up ("we" meaning me, Sophie, and Sabrina) and in my super excited soccer-is-so-cool-voice I would encourage Sophie to participate. While  holding Sophie's hand so she could practice dribbling, I would also be lugging around Sabrina in her car carrier (which isn't exactly light). Then a kind friend would offer to watch Sabrina for me so I could focus on Sophie. This would work out well for two minutes until Sabrina would start crying. I would walk over to see if I could calm Sabrina only to cause Sophie to cry when she realized mom walked 10 feet away. Then I would want to start crying. Because this is pretty much what happened for 2 months straight.

Then one day. Sophie went to a game. And played. By herself. And it was awesome. Suddenly she didn't need any help at all. Suddenly she loved to run around and play!

Now that the season is over Sophie still asks about soccer and if she can play. She would tell you that she can't wait for next season!

In the end it was a good experience. I'm glad we stuck with it.

Here's a video clip. The best part is at the beginning when Sophie begins dribbling the ball off the field.

Because I said I would post...

Here are pictures of my perm.

 Side Note: I am holding the most beautiful chocolate dipped strawberry you have ever seen. Made especially for Valentine's Day. Apparently there is such a thing as melting chocolate too much.

I'm not as thrilled with it as I was the last time I got a perm, but oh well.

Now to look forward to my next hair cut coming this Summer!

For the Love of Running

 I love her hair flipping out as she runs.

Is this not the face of pure joy?

Sophie got really into it and in turn wanted to take my picture running around.

Isn't this a great shot done by Sophie?

For the above photo, she was awkwardly managing my fat camera while shouting out "Now run, Mommy! Spin around. Dance!" and snapping away. I really should do a post dedicated to Sophie's photography because she really gets some lucky creative shots. I'm glad she's enjoying it. 

Childhood is just so fun.