Soccer season this year was pretty great! Penelope and Scarlett got to be on the same team which made my life so much easier. I'll admit there was a difference in the skill level between the girls, but that is to be expected because Penelope was one of the oldest on the team where as Scarlett was one of the youngest. They are almost two years apart in age.
We also had some uniform issues. I think Scarlett was refusing to tuck in her shirt and and a problem with the socks one day. Penelope also was really upset when she lost one of her blue socks and had to wear a different color sock. There were tears.
The coach was very loud and yelled quite a bit, but not necessarily in a mean way, just lots of yelling. I think that was an adjustment for Penelope and Scarlett to get used to.
Anyway, they both improved over the season and enjoyed playing soccer. I think most days they were very happy to go.
The season started out very very hot, which made practices and watching practices hard, but it did start to cool off, which was nice (I'm posting really late, soccer started in August). It was fun for me and the kids to get outside and enjoy the fresh air a couple times a week.
My parents were even nice enough to take the girls to soccer without a car for two weeks. And that is no small trip. It includes a walk, then train ride, then about a mile walk, and that is just getting there.
Penelope was really one of the most aggressive ones on the team. She wasn't scared at all and did great!
Scarlett also tried very hard, but maybe not quite as hard... Or maybe it was the age difference. There were a few games where it didn't quite seem like her heart was into it. But most of the time she worked really hard and tried her best.
Both girls were able to score goals, which was really exciting for them! Penelope scored a few, but I think Scarlett only scored one and it was on one of the last games so we were all really happy for her.
I'm glad they did soccer, but if you ask them the best part. They will both probably tell you it is the treats at the end of the games.
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