Soccer Game

Miss E had her first soccer game today. After one practice, they had a game. None of the kids knew what to do, the coaches weren't sure of the rules and they all had a blast. The ball was dropped and all six of them would converge on it. There was pushing, shoving and falling. But the kids all got up and got back in there. When it wasn't their turn to play, they sat on the sidelines picking flowers, trying on the bounds markers as hats and doing head-stands. It was just the most delightful morning, sitting in the sun-warmed grass (note to self: bring chair next time) and watching a group of 5-year olds kick it out in an aggressive manner over a soccer ball. And I discovered that apparently, I am the sort of parent who likes to micro-manage the coaching. Who would've thunk it? I guess it's a good thing Peter is the assistant coach.