Well, summer’s over. Labor Day came and went, school’s started, and the rush of fall activities has begun. Between music, dance, and sports, my kids seem to have somewhere to be every day. I enjoy sitting with the other parents at the games watching the young kids on the field. It is always a treat to see them learning the rules and having fun at the same time. One of the highlights of the time spent at practices and games is watching some of the crazier things that kids do!
One of the team dads told me this story. His son was 5 or 6 and playing goalie for his soccer team. His team had been at the other end of the field for a while, so, apparently, he got a little bored. He had been leaning against the goal post playing with the net when the other team kicked the ball toward his goal. Unfortunately, instead of watching for the ball, he managed to get his shirt tangled up in the net. With the goalie securely attached to the goal post, the other team had had a wide-open shot to the goal. Luckily, the half ended before they could score and the goalie was quickly freed. For the rest of the game, he watched the game a little closer and stayed clear of the octopus-like net.
If you have stories about your kids tying themselves to the goalpost, eating grass on the field, or watching a helicopter as the other team dribbles past, please let us know. I’m sure you have some funny stories of your own!
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