All 3 crazy 8's- Fall 2010 (Carli- DUCKS Regan- FLIERS Mollie- DOLPHINS)
Just before school started, the fall 2010 soccer season began. For the first time, all 3 girls played. Mollie wanted to play when she was 3, but we had been putting it off because of how time-consuming it was with just the 2 girls. She wanted to play like her sisters SO BAD so we signed her up! It was a little busy with 4 practices each week and 3 (sometimes 4) games on Saturdays (sometimes at the same time!), but the girls loved it!
Carli is a soccer-fanatic!! She LOVES soccer!!!! It is an absolute blast to watch her and her team play because they are so intense :) Chad is still the assistant coach and it has been a fun thing for them to do together. The coaches push these girls so hard and the girls don't care; in fact, I think they like it! They like it because they always win!! They lost a total of 2 times this season (I think) and tied the undefeated U9 team, which they were VERY excited about. :) As for Carli, she is still a super-fast runner but is also one of the starters. Her ball handling skills have improved so much. I've never seen another player who works as hard as she does! As she told me last year...."Soccer's my thing, mom!" She's our little soccer-girl!
Regan is the exact opposite of her big sister :) She is naturally athletic, but doesn't really have a lot of motivation! When Regan puts in ANY effort, she is AMAZING on the soccer field!! She can score goal, after goal, after goal! On the other hand, if she doesn't want to try (or just isn't in the mood) she just "trots" around the field behind the other players. VERY frustrating to watch!! Funny thing is that's just Regan...she has been like this since she was a baby. She only does what she wants to do. She is naturally talented at almost everything without having to put forth a lot of effort. To be honest, her biggest interest is TV and food!! I still think her favorite part is the after-game treat! :) In our defense, she insists on playing soccer every season, but it makes for a long season!
What can I say about my Mollie.....I have some pictures which make her look like she is really good, but unfortunately she has a HUGE disadvantage: her size. She is a full head smaller than the shortest player on any U5 team! Her little legs have a hard time keeping up, but she sure tries hard! They don't even make soccer cleats small enough to fit her :) I know I sound biased, but Mollie IS the cutest little soccer player running around after that ball!! She improved a lot throughout the season and we are looking forward to seeing her play next season!
Where did the summer go? It came and went so fast this year! It's already time to head back to school! Carli is now in 3rd grade and her teacher this year is Mrs. Faber. She seems VERY strict and VERY organized, but Carli should respond well to that. Yes, I have always cried on the first day of school, and this year was no exception. I walked her up to her classroom and she just went right in without even saying goodbye! (I think she was a little bit excited!!) So I called her back to give me a hug! :) I love being embarrassing! Carli is getting so big and is such a good student. So proud of her!
Hard to believe, but sweet little Regan started Kindergarten!! She has the same teacher Carli had, Mrs. Bricker. I wish I could say that I kept it all together but I didn't. I was a blubbering mess! I didn't think I would be as sad with #2, but it was just as bad! I was so excited for her, but it was so hard knowing that she is officially in school now. There's no going back! Regan was SOOOOO excited! She did so good in her pre-year evaluation...already so smart! I know she will do great!
It is a big year for me because my Mollie also started Preschool! She is at the elementary school with her sisters (Regan and her are on the same playground!) and her teacher is Miss Venee. She is so ready to be "big" and couldn't wait for her first day!! It's been a transition on the days I send them all to school and come home to an empty house. I don't know if I'm okay with it! Mollie has always been so independent, she will do great! I love that she has something all her own too! My girls are growing up so fast! Hope it's a great year!!
