Go Mama Go

Last night I made my way back to the soccer field after way too much time away.  I took Mateo and Sienna with me to hang out at the park while I played.  I had a fun 13 year old sitter with them to keep an eye on them in case they needed something.  In my mind I thought they would spend the entire time at the playground on the swings and slides.  On the way to game Mateo gave me a pep talk about how to use my moves on the other team and make my way to the goal.  My 4-year old had plenty of tips!  In the past few years he has spent more time on the field than me.  So I was paying attention.  And in my mind I was thinking "if I can make it through the game wihtout embarassing myself and tripping on myself then I will be happy."

When we got there, they warmed up on the field with the team kicking the ball around and practicing their shots.  Once the game started they went to the park for a few minutes.  Then, maybe 5-10 minutes into the game I heard shouts from the sidelines  "Go Mama"  "Get the ball Mama!"  I look over and they are sitting on the sidelines cheering me on.   Now those who know my kids well know that they are not a quiet bunch.  Everyone across the field can hear them.  I only played for the first half of the game (so I could get them home for a decent bedtime) and by the amount of cheers on the sidelines you would have thought I was in the world cup.  They had a blast and I had so much fun having them on the sidelines watching me. When I took a few minutes to sub off, Mateo was there sitting with me giving me tips.  He said I need to "try to get the ball away from the guy in the white shirt."  I paid close attention, as I said, he has more recent experience than me.  When I went back onto the field, the cheers started again.  A girl on the other team said to me on the field that she enjoyed my cheering section. And my own team got a real kick out of them. 

I had so much fun, and I know the kids did too.  Can't wait to take them to the next game and hear their sweet cheers again!