Bend It Like Bindi

Lila signed up to play soccer this year. She's a competitive little thing. How did I end up with this one?

So yesterday was her first thingy. I don't know what you call it. The kids show up and are assessed so they can be placed on teams.

She was a bit timid at first, but then she got in there and went for it. It's obvious many of the other kids have more experience than her, but I don't think she cares. They only played for about twenty or thirty minutes.

It's a co-ed team of similar ages. I think that's great for kids this age. Like the guy said at the sporting goods store when we bought her shin guards, "I remember when girls didn't play any sports."

If I could only get her to read like she kicks a ball. Oy.