Noah in Soccer!

Noah's soccer team had their first game today! Before signing him up I asked him if he even wanted to play soccer. I certainly didn't want to go through all the effort of practices and games if he didn't really want to. He thought about it for a minute then replied "Yes. But we won't be the purple team right?" LOL Last season his team was the Purple Rhinos, every single Saturday he fought me and whined about putting on his Purple jersey. "Purple is a girl color!" I told him "well, hopefully you won't be purple this time. But you might?!?" When we got the team assignments this time around my heart dropped when I saw that we were assigned purple AGAIN!" I'm ashamed to admit I emailed the league and requested a color change. Yes. I'm THAT mom. Luckily, the league was really nice and switched it no problem. So he is the Teal Sharks and LOVING it! :) YAY!

His coach is really good and Noah really likes it! Everyday he asks me "Do I go to soccer practice today?" I'm really proud of him and noticing an improvement with his soccer skills every practice!

The Tooth Fairy

Mason lost his 2nd baby tooth on Sunday night. He woke up Monday morning a little ticked when his tooth was still under his pillow. We explained to him that the tooth fairy gets really busy sometimes and can't do it all in one night or she might have come when we were at Grandma and Grandpa's house?!?
When he went to bed that night, Mason got a twinkle in his eyes and told Ron "I'm going to hold onto it so I know when she comes."
When he woke up the next morning he walked out of his room with a big smile on his face holding this:

Goooo Packers!

Football Season is back in swing! Mason had his first game today. His team is the Green Bay Packers this time around. They meet 2 times a week for practices (which can be stressful!) and have games every weekend (mostly Saturdays but there are a couple Friday night games). Mason's coach is a little scary and yells a lot but I don't think he is emotionally abusive (yet...) I'm keeping my eye on him. I really like the assistant coach, Coach Jensen is very patient and kind to the boys it's a really nice balance.

Mason's played defense most of the game which I do think is better for him. When he focuses he can be pretty good at getting the flags. He got to run the ball on offense 2 times and even got a touchdown! I was so excited! Sadly, I'm one of those embarrassing moms screaming with excitement and dancing on the sidelines! When I watch him play I see potential in him, it's just unlocking that potential and getting him to listen and pay attention. He's your typical 6 year old fun loving kid and I wouldn't change that for anything. I do worry about the "killer" instinct kicking in though. Don't get me wrong I don't want an obsessively aggressive kid (those kind of kids are little annoying in my opinion). But sometimes I feel like he doesn't try very hard. He really seems to enjoy it and I love what it is teaching him, plus it's really good healthy exercise!

Mason and his buddy Ethan! (2nd generation play cousins!) 

Ethan's mom Erin and I go way back, we used to play as kids!

First game observations:

Mason walked out on to the field holding his water bottle at one point (LOL) the coach had to take it from him

He ran out with a cooling towel around his neck 

Got a TOUCHDOWN!! (Probably about a 30 yard run)

Pulled a few flags!!

I noticed that if he didn't get the flag right away or on the first try he wouldn't really run very hard to try again and get it. (I'm hoping that will change with time and experience)