There were many options for classes for Logan. Instead of a straight soccer or straight t-ball class, I opted for the All Sport class. The class is 6 weeks long and they do a new sport every week. His first week he did soccer, this past week was t-ball and this coming week is football.
The first class the coaches explained that parents and little siblings can stay to watch if we want. I want! I want! So I prayed that Carter was going to behave. With it being Logan's first time, I wanted to watch how it all went down and how much Logan actually enjoyed it. So far Carter has been very good. Between the snacks I pack, the bleachers he can climb or the fun iphone...he has remained occupied. He only cried once when the kids were all told to go get a soccer ball....he loves soccer and wanted to get one too. :(
Logan is in a class with 3 & 4 year olds. You can tell that the other boys had done some kind of class before or perhaps because they were mostly 3.5-4 they paid a bit more attention. For example, soccer was a bit of a crazy experience. Logan was distracted by the new surroundings and all... He always seemed to be a step behind. And at one point, he told Coach Drew that he'd be back in 2 minutes and he kicked the ball across the gym. Oh dear.... I felt like Coach Drew's patience was wearing a bit thin as other kids also randomly took off. It is quite humorous. I later learned that Coach Drew's wife had a baby that weekend, so perhaps he was a bit distracted and on edge...after all, these kids are....3 & 4 year old boys. Stuff happens. :) A Mom did kindly approach me after class and asked his age...I said he turns 3 the next day. She said not to worry that the kids are almost always like 'this' at first. She said her kid didn't even participate half the time, so she said I should be thankful that at least Logan was outgoing and doing activities, even though it wasn't always what the others were doing. It was nice of her to say something and it did make me feel better. Being the first time in this...you just never know.
T-ball was a better experience. Logan still had moments, but it didn't appear to be more than other kids. Maybe he was getting used to the surroundings; maybe it was because I talked to him about listening several times before we walked it; maybe he enjoys t-ball more; maybe it was fluke....who knows!
Here are some pictures from t-ball. I have videos too, but I'll have to see about loading those. I have to say, this class was hilarious to watch!
Circle time before playing...telling the kids about the sport and the rules
They all took turns running bases...first they stopped after each base, then they got to do the whole thing by themselves....so cute! At first almost every kid ran right past first base.
Logan running to first base - so cute! He did run past the base and looked over, waved and said 'Hi Mom!'. I darn near cried it was so cute!
Running to Home Base!
Next up was batting practice - oh funny! So Logan got the most turns...and here's why. The first couple turns he hit the tee...the ball went places, but not too far since he didn't actually hit the ball. So they told him to aim at the ball; stood behind him to help, but eventually let him swing on his own. They said 'Okay, BIG swing, right at the ball'. Well....he wound up then in UBER-slow motion, he took the bat to the ball and ever so slightly tapped it! It was hilarious!!! All the parents turned and looked at me as they were laughing...they wanted to make sure I saw it. Oh yes...I have it on video too!!! See...these are the many reasons why I don't want to miss the classes. It is so flippin adorable!
My good boy Carter playing quietly on the bleachers. I'm still shocked he remains mostly quiet.
It was Logan's turn in the outfield. Yeah, what else should a boy do while waiting? Put the mitt on his head!! Good thing we weren't in an actual field or he would probably be picking flowers!
The ball was hit in his direction while he was looking around all distracted-like. The coach told Logan to go get the ball...he was so excited. He ran out there and grabbed the ball. I love this picture...it is on my screensaver on my phone...
...then he had to throw the ball in - he made a pretty good throw.
I can't wait to see the excitement that football brings!
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