First game of the Season

Kenny's soccer team had their first game of the season yesterday! Actually, they had one scheduled for earlier in the month, but it's been raining so much that the field was flooded. So, this was the first game they actually got to play *grins*

They were so excited to be on the field playing an actual competitor rather than scrimmaging in practice. The sun was warm the grass was crisp and green from the earlier rain and those bright blue uniforms were sailing up and down the field.
When I arrived they were about ten minutes into the game, but neither team had scored yet. Yay! I like to see all the goals *smiles*
I could tell they were being cautious and getting their courage up in this first game.
But, before long....zing! Ball to the net and
G-O-A-L!! You should have seen the sideline erupt with cheers! All the players on the bench leapt to their feet, pumping their fists in the air and shouting!
Parents, friends and teachers on the sidelines were smiling and cheering with glee! I was so glad, every year they're getting more and more fans on the sidelines *grins* It must be hard for working parents to pick up little brothers and sisters and be at the game by 5:00!

Well, the action continued and they scored another goal bringing them up two to nothing. Then, minutes before halftime one of our players zipped around the offense, then dashing back and forth, wove inside and scored an amazing goal!

He must have jumped four feet in the air, flung the front of his shirt up over his head and shouted with joy! (I must say, I was feeling pretty joyful about that goal too!) Of course the whole team had to join in on the excitement... but we all glanced sideways at Coach Schell to see what he'd do.
Whoa "Tommy" (name changed to protect the innocent *winks*) he said and told the ref he needed to swap out players. Tommy came off the field and another player went in for him and Kenny had to be a grown up (when inside I know he was jumping in the air too *winks*).

"Tommy, you can't be celebrating like that. If this was a high school game you'd get a yellow card. But, that was a great goal" and he gave Tommy a heartfelt pat on the back. He also kept Tommy out for the rest of the game...
I love getting little glimpses of Kenny's future parenting like that. He is going to be an amazing Dad. The perfect blend of compassion and authority. His players all love and respect him and in instances when I'd probably be a push over he knows how and when to stand his ground.

I am so thankful he's on my team and that we'll get to share all those moments some day!
Well, the Titans ended the game four to nothing and are looking forward to their next game on Thursday!!