I know I know it's about Cody again

This blog really isn't supposed to be all about Cody!! It just happens that right now he is going through the most changes and let's face it, I'm with him all the time!!

Yesterday was his first soccer practice. I loved everything about it - except maybe the part where he was flattened into the ground by the biggest kid on the team. Oh well, he got right up and dusted himself off and was ready to go. I actually cried when I put his tiny little shinguards and cleats on him! How crazy is that? I just can't believe he is this big already.

Cody is a very shy little guy so I wasn't sure how this was going to go. He did very well and listened hard to the coach and had a great time. He was running all over the place pumping those little arms. I don't think I have ever loved a practice as much before this one. Don't get me wrong, I have loved watching all my kids do their various activities. There is just something special about knowing this is the last time one of them will be starting their first sport. It is bittersweet.

I am always amazed at the confidence doing one of these activities gives children. Cody is always confident about himself at home but has the hardest time interacting with other people. Last night after that practice he was just full of himself! He went to the grocery store with me and was talking up a storm. We ran into a friend and he was telling her all about soccer. It was awesome to see him open up a little and be so proud of himself. That alone is worth the hefty fees you have to pay for kid's activities!

I forgot to take my camera last night but will take it next time. I don't think I couldn't have taken any shots last night anyway - too busy admiring my kiddo!