So today was our very first attempt EVER at getting Carac involved in team sports. He's playing soccer with 4 year olds through the YMCA. We were very lucky and 2 of his very good friends are there at the same time. It definitely helped the transition. For about the first half of the practice Carac wanted me to stay by him and hold his hand. After he warmed up and stopped being shy I was allowed to go over and stand by the other moms. Overall the day went really well. There were a few moments of screaming because Carac felt like he didn't know what to do. I think over the next 8 weeks he'll just get better and better. Not a David Beckham by any means, but definitely a lot more confident and better at handling the ball!
After the official practice a few of us stuck around and I played goalie. The boys did a really good job taking turns trying to get a soccer ball past me. It was easier to work with Carac when there were only a few of kids around instead of the 13 or 14 there were before. I really think it helped to make Carac feel better about the idea of playing and he has showed improvement already. Plus, on top of that another one of Carac's friends had so much fun that he's going to play too! So now there are a group of 4 buddies that will be playing together! I don't know that it could get any better!
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