I kept sweet Peanut out of soccer for a number of years because I did not think she was ready for it. I don't know that I made that good of a decision. She was really lost. She is also one of those kids that if she doesn't do it well, she completely looses interest. To us, that is pretty unacceptable.
She was on a team with a few girls that she knew. She was the worst. Poor kid. She gave up a few times and she missed a few of the games. She really just did not seem to have the spunk in her.
She got a really firm talking to from her dad and me about trying harder. She came back to her last game ready to make that happen. I am so proud of her for that.
And more importantly, I could see that she was really proud of herself for that. She talked about getting in to kick the ball. She watched where the ball was. She really tried.
And that is all we ask of her. I told her again today how proud I was of her for getting out there to try. She wants to kick the ball around some more with me. And maybe we will look into next season or maybe we will join the swim team. It doesn't really matter.
She got after it and met some friends. She improved and that accounts for a whole lot.
I love that little girl.
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