Baylor wasn't interested in playing baseball this season. He's mentioned several times over the past year that he was interested in playing soccer. After seeing him take an even stronger interest in soccer the past few weeks, we decided it was time to let him give it a try. Sign-ups and the season have been under way for the past two weeks, but to our surprise a friend had an opening, so we were able to get him on a team. After two practices, he played in his first game today. He did remarkably well, considering it was his first game. He had a blast and even scored a goal. I have to say, the boy has been blessed with the gift of speed and soccer just may be the sport that he can really use it to his advantage. Most of all, we were just so excited to see him be proud and confident of his abilities. He is just beyond thrilled that this is "his" thing and he's not sharing the spotlight and/or competing with his brother. Obviously, it's been easier on us to have the boys play the same sport and be on the same team, but we know they are individuals and we want them to each feel successful. For Baylor, that means pursuing something of his own without Jax.
I thoroughly enjoy watching my children in whatever they are involved in. However, if my head spins between now and the end of May, everyone will know why. I am just thankful that we live in a small town and practice fields are close to one another.
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