Soccer sister

Last week I registered Adam for a spring soccer league sponsored by the city. He is super excited. Sadie is in tears.

I tried explaining to her that she wasn't quite old enough. More tears.

I tried convincing her it would be fun to cheer with mommy on the sidelines. Even more tears.

There was no consoling this girl. She desperately wants to be big like Adam, and nothing I could say would make her feel better. There might have to be dance lessons or tumbling in our future. For now, though, i have an even better idea...swimming lessons. In fact, maybe I should sign them both up. It might be a brother-sister bonding experience if they do it together.

Why are my kids in such a hurry to grow up? Even Tyler is not satisfied being little. Today I took the kids shopping. Tyler rode next to Sadie in the shopping cart at Smiths, and it thrilled him to death. He cried when I took him out. I guess being big is just fun.