Soccer – Who Knew Kids’ Sports Could Be So Stressful?

The Little Miss and Little Mister took their first shots at soccer this year – the Little Miss in the spring and then the Little Mister in the fall. Both started out enthusiastically enough, but I think the aggressiveness of the game and the other players really freaked them out. Alas, some stagefright, dramatic meltdowns, and a particularly embarrassing spitting incident followed. Sigh.

For us as parents both seasons were, shall we say, stressful. And short-lived. But at least Daddy and I got to shower our Littles with attention and encouragement as we “practiced” all of our great cheerleading skills.

“Yay!” for us.

Sigh (again). This Athlete Mama is so hoping for a sports-driven child to live vicariously through (I know, I know…it’s not about me, give them space, be patient, blah blah blah). I can’t help myself. I’m their #1 fan.

We’ll just chock these two seasons up as educational “life experiences” for all of us…and appreciate how cute they looked in their soccer gear.

Little Miss – Spring 2015

Little Mister – Fall 2015

and our sweet Little Fellow Cheerleaders

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First Day of School ~ 2015

All I can say is…

WE MADE IT.

Little Miss – A “Bear” in Transitional Kindergarten

Little Mister – A “Lamb” in 3-day Preschool

And the Little Sir – Blissfully unaware of the upcoming loss of playmates.

But with Mama at his beckon call, we’re pretty sure he’ll do just fine.

Can I hear a WOOT WOOT!?!?!?

The Littles’ Birthday Bash ~ 2015

At the start of summer I have this amazing work-out routine that gets me totally ready for bathing suit weather. It’s my annual Wright Family Birthday Marathon, which involves stuffing my face with as much cake, ice cream and frosting as I can muster…all in honor of Yours Truly (May 4), the Hubs (June 9), the Little Mister (June 15), and the Little Miss (July 9) turning yet another year older.

We should really swap the sweets for some carrots and cardio, but where’s the fun in that?!?

It’s always a highlight to celebrate the Little Mister and Little Miss with family and with friends…even if my waistline is “augmented” in the process. This year we whooped it up with some great pals at Pump it Up.

It was such a great group of kids, which included cousins and pals from preschool, church, playgroup, and our neighborhood. We love them all, and all their silly ways!

The (many) Littles kicked off the party by burning their (boundless) energy in the play arenas…

And then they refueled in the party room with some snacks and cupcakes. All this to say that the kiddos started the morning pretty keyed up and ended it completely wired and batty!

To all my parent friends out there who attended, all I can say is…you’re welcome.