We had another practice today, and the weather was perfect for it.  I put both kids in their track suits along with a green T shirt underneath to celebrate St. Patricks Day.  When the practice finally started, both kids were ready and lined up for warm up.  Connor was having fun doing his soccer stand, but most of the time he needed my assistance to stay balanced.  Everyone did their warm up; Connor tried to follow through and was giggling the whole time.  The usual first drill was the Green Light Red Light.  Logan was a bit too strong with his kicks, and did not freeze completely with each red light as his ball was still rolling.  Connor on the other hand liked doing his tiny kicks; he dribbled slowly but very well, all the way to the goal.  He also did well with the red lights, proudly holding still with a smile.  The second drill was new; the coach held the ball up in the air for the kids to kick.  Logan was hesitant before his turn, but he did a great kick off the coach’s hand, and finished it off to the goal.  Connor totally understood the drill, and attempted his kick, but did miss it.  He however went on dribbling the ball to the goal too. 

     With the third drill, we stood in a large circle with the coach as the monster in the middle.  The kids should kick the ball away from the monster; Logan usually does well with the drill, and today was the same.  By then, Connor started to get a bit silly; he was making funny moves or dancing, and tried going over to stand with Logan instead sometimes.  But every time when he received the ball and when I told him to kick it to someone, he managed to kick it off.  After this drill, Connor decided it was time to stop as he just started walking to our mat.  I asked if he was done, he just answered “Yes”.  I thought it was time too and I was actually happy that he stayed in for quite awhile.  Stuart and Logan finished the last drill which was a passing one among the four players.  Logan did well there, following instruction and doing small kicks with good aims. 

   After the boys got their stamps from completing the practice, Logan immediately went to play at the structures while Connor and I enjoyed our picnic.  Stuart eventually recruited Logan to come eat.  He ate quickly and returned to the playground.  Not much later, Logan came back and suggested to go home.  I think he was tired, so we packed up and said goodbyes to go home for naptime.