Football. I mean, Soccer.

Soccer. A game where you use your feet (and other body parts except the hands) to move a ball into a net to score a goal. Why then, isn't it called 'football' like it is everywhere else in the world? 

Anyway...

A friend and I enrolled our oldest boys, who will be entering Kindergarten in a matter of weeks, in Optimist Soccer. The two boys know each other, are best friends....and did the whole 4K thing together. Soccer is on Sundays, and for the K/1st graders they have a 20 minute practice right before the big 'game'. Austin started off a little apprehensive, and it was hard for him twice (and for some other kids too) to not reach out with his hand and touch the ball. But he did great, scored 2 goals, and I am so proud of him!!

Here is team 5, Texas Orange...kicking soccer balls into the net during practice.

Throughout the game Austin gained confidence and some aggression...and took charge of the ball!

A little bashful after scoring a goal!!!

I think he'll catch on and begin to like the game!