A great day of soccer

Today was the end of season bracket playoff day for both Max and Claire soccer teams. They were at different fields so we had to go separate ways as a family. I took Clair and David took Max.

Claire‘s team played really well. They won two games and tied the third one. They only gave up one goal the whole time. Clair was goalie almost the entire day and she really did an amazing job. She was brave enough to put her hands down there and people were going after the bar. She caught a huge ball kicked from half court in the air perfectly. She ran out to get the ball and stop the play as a good goalie should. She seems to be really enjoying being old. She says she likes it because she can use her hands like Softball.

Though I really think she played quite flawlessly, she was really disappointed when that goal in the final  game went over her head and in a goal with 15 seconds left in the last game. She was in the right place in the goal and put her hands up but she was just not tall enough to block it. She was devastated about that goal. She was angry that they didn’t win in advance to the championships. Many people told her she did a great job and she shouldn’t worry but it was really hard to pull her out of the anger that she felt.

After Clair‘s game the coaches talk to them and told them to be proud of what they had accomplished for the day. Coach also gave them each a special shirt with their nickname on it. We packed up and headed over to the other field so we could watch Max‘s last game.

Meanwhile, Max’s team which was the second to last in the whole big for their group, Was having a great day. They ended up first seated in their flight and in the championship game for the day. I was able to watch him play the last game. I saw him get the first goal for their team.

We learn today with the team that scores first win 70% of the time. Max score a couple goals today and really helped his team.

We learn today with the team that scores first win 70% of the time. Max score a couple goals today and really helped his team. His team ended up beating The other playoff team and tomorrow they are in the championship game. Those boys had a rough year and it was great to watch them celebrate when they saw the news that they were going to the championships for their bracket tomorrow. I’m really excited for them. 

About two hours after leaving the field from Clair‘s team we get notifications from the coaches that there was a mixup and Claire‘s team is actually progressing as the winner of their flight to the championship game tomorrow as well.

This girl was so excited, she was literally jumping for joy in the Chick-fil-A bathroom when I told her about the message. She has determined they will win tomorrow. She really wants to be a champion and bring home a trophy. She spent most of the night thinking about and celebrating this victory. She went from sad to happy with this news.

I’m proud of them both and really happy they’re having such a great weekend. Tomorrow will be another long day in the soccer field and it is totally worth it.

Sometimes she melts my heart

Tonight as I was putting Clair to bed there was heavy rain all of the sudden outside. She proceeded to act a bit scared and started to ask what happens if the thunder shakes her bit. I told her it wouldn’t happen. She said it might. She said it happened once before and she had to run to me and have me hold her.

She then asked me, “Mommy, do you know where I feel safest? “

I said tell me where Claire.

She responded with, “in your arms snuggling  mommy. “

I love the innocence and the honesty that she shares with me sometimes.

Clair’s writing

I was going through Clair’s school folder this evening and found two items I wanted to remember. 

 Love reading her view of her birthday highlights. 

Also, found a Mother’s Day gift that was a day late and made me smile. My girl knows me!

Ellie’s eighth grade formal

Tonight Ellie celebrated the eighth grade formal. I remember when we had our eighth grade formal at Newmarket middle school a long long time ago. 

We’ve been preparing for this event for a couple months now. She managed the preparations all in stride. Once we found the dress she was happy to watch it all come together. 

Ellie looked gorgeous in the outfit she put together and she had a great time with her friends. I’m so happy for her and that she enjoyed this dance and her time with friends.

I chauffeured heard her And two friends to and from the dance. They had snacks and a photo booth and a DJ who only played fast songs and stars with their names on it. They had fun hanging out. It was a bustling place.

I can’t believe how grown up my baby is and that she’s going off to high school next year.

I’m gonna miss this right?

Most nights when I go into my bathroom to get a shower this is the scene I find:

She’s been told well over a couple hundred times to put her dirty clothes in the hamper with the other dirty clothes. It never happens without being asked to handle it multiple times. Each time I see it it frustrates me. I also try to remember that she won’t be like this for long. I know time flies. One minute they’re cute little kids and the next third going into high school and soon after that off to college into the world themselves. I can’t really imagine what life will be like when they fly. I know they will and I know they will do great things. Meanwhile, I’ll try to remember they won’t be like this for long. 

“ It won't be like this for long

One day soon that little girl is gonna be
All grown up and gone
Yeah, this phase is gonna fly by
So, he's tryin' to hold on
'Cause it won't be like this for long
It won't be like this for long“

- Darius 

NMES art show

Every year at the end of the school year the elementary school does a fund raiser - The Art Show. The kids make special artwork that goes on display for the families who are asked to buy their framed artwork as a fundraiser for the school. 

The kids absolutely love this event. We’ve tried to go as often as possible but sometimes spring sports prevent it. 

My agreement was to buy the art kindergarten for each and then display it in the family room. All the other years we wait for the art work to come home at the end of the year. 

Over the years the artwork they have made are wonderful and I love every one of them. 

This year was the first year in three years due to Covid. So it was even more exciting to Clair who has missed so much of the elementary school fun. I really wanted to go with her but the schedule was challenging. 

We managed to roll in 5 minutes before the end to see her work. And, the sucker I am, I even bought it this year. It’s really wonderful. She showed great detail and was best in class compared to her peers :)

Love my girl and love her joy for all things school. She even asked if she could help the teachers clean up. She’s seeet. 

Clair soccer skills are growing

The past couple years Clair has played soccer for one season and softball for another. The spring I am seeing her really take to the game. She has wanted to participate in every event even the extra ones. She is enjoying practicing at home with her brother. She knows all the moves. She doesn’t give up when she was in the game.

This past Saturday instead of regular games they had a series of street soccer games. This was eight short eight minute games where they played on different teams each time. Awards were given at the end for individuals who had accumulated the most goals. The clair didn’t win, I was so very proud of how hard she worked and how she stuck to it until the very end of the very last game. All the girls were tired after about three or four games. You could see their paces slow down. Claire have one game where she rested a bit as a defender by the goal, but otherwise she was really running. 

I really enjoyed listening to her try to encourage and direct her team at times during this event as well. She also scored two goals on Saturday. I’m so proud of her.

After the event her coach took everyone out for frozen yogurt. What a fun day!