Soccer - Year 2

Months ago, Reegan and I looked through the Olathe Parks and Rec catalog to pick out a couple of summer activities. We decided to take the summer off from gymnastics and experience a couple other things. First up was soccer. Reegan was so excited for soccer and had been practicing, but the first lesson was pretty much what we have come to expect from Reegan. She sat on the sidelines and cried if we asked her to go out on the field by herself and instead just watched the rest of the kids. Lesson number 2 revealed a totally different kid, one who was ready to run out there and join her teammates, one who follows every direction from the coach, and who tries her hardest.

 I don't quite understand the reasoning behind this change in behavior but i'ts very predictable. Maybe she just needs to be prepared before she feels comfortable enough to participate or maybe she just has some anxiety about trying something new. I have no idea, but week 2 and all weeks since then have been great and she has done SO good.

 We are so proud of her and love going to watch her play. I am totally OK with being a soccer mom!