Soccer Saturday

Eric had a soccer game this past Saturday at 8am. Only two players from his team showed up (white team), but eight players showed up for the opposing team (red team), so the coaches took three of the players from the other team and put them on Eric's team. Because they were wearing the opposite color, the coaches put pennies on them.

Notice Eric's stance in this first photo. He kept putting his hands behind his back. He can't run as well with his hands behind his back. He also did his usual routine of following behind everyone else running after the ball. I know that's what happens in this age group, but sometimes we get a little frustrated watching that as parents.

This is Eric doing a goal kick. I think this is hilarious. Alex tried to show him how to kick harder and farther a few weeks ago, but Eric wouldn't or couldn't do what Alex showed him. At least Eric seems to be enjoying himself and he's getting lots of exercise running back and forth across the field.

Patrick and I asked Eric what his favorite sport so far is. At first he said that he didn't really like any of them better than the rest. He then said swimming. He meant that he loved swimming when he gets to play, though, and not swim team swimming. Maybe we need to try some other sports, like gymnastics or hockey?