It finally happened

We all knew it was only a matter of time before Addie and Ben started playing soccer. Not because they were always kicking in the womb or because they can juggle a ball like nobody's business- just for the purely simple reason that Brian is their father.

They had their first practice tonight and "Coach Daddy" had his first coaching experience. Funny, to say the least. Brian assumed that all of the kids knew what soccer was about, how to play, etc. He began with "everyone grab a ball and dribble around in a circle." Um, excuse me, most of these 6 year old and under believe that dribbling involves drool or a basketball. After he led to drills, I told him I thought it might be helpful to have all of the kids tell each other their names. Have to love the perspective of someone who has study early childhood development, right? Anyway, much to my surprise Addie really enjoyed it as much as Benjamin. Graham is on their team, so the Nourie kids make up a third of the team. Everyone else if 5 or 6, except for Ben, but size-wise he fit right in. Skill-wise he really held his own too. Enjoy some pictures. Their first "game" is on Saturday, which is apparently very important, because Brian decided now that we should drive 2 hours back from the beach to play the 45 minute game and then drive 2 hours back to the beach for the rest of the weekend. Whatever, Coach Daddy.

Such typical Addie, she started pulling poses left and right. Mighty provocative for a 5 year old right?

Meanwhile Benjamin is just as happy as he can be.

They started with a huddle, 2 seconds into meeting some players. Note how Ben and Tommy are holding hands. So cute.

That monster boy in the middle is 6. So is the kid in goal. Major difference in height.

They played "red light, green light." This is as Coach Daddy called "red light." I like how Addie's hair stopped.

This is a great description of who they are as competitive athletes. Looking at Addie's expression you can totally hear her belly laugh, right? She is hooting and hollering the whole time, with excitement. Meanwhile Ben has his tongue out, as he's determined to beat anyone else to the ball.

Overall, I think we have some soccer fans! Coach Daddy said he almost cried, he was so proud of them. Aye caramba!