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I think we finally found a sport that my kids enjoy: Soccer.  As you know from reading this blog, t-ball did not work out due to various reasons.  Soccer seems to be working out well.  Both kids had their first game this morning, and the only thing that could have made it better is if I didn’t have an awful cold.

They play through the Upward program at a church within walking distance of our house.  The program is extremely well-organized and the coaches are very enthusiastic.  The program is designed so that every child plays and every child is a winner.

I volunteered to be an “assistant coach” for Mackenzie’s team and it’s great.  I don’t really know much about soccer, but I seem to be okay at rotating the kids out every three minutes and getting them plenty of water breaks.

Here are a few photos from this morning:

This was certainly a baseball weekend! Saturday night was Mercer night with the Macon Pinetoppers.  Sunday we went to the Braves game, part of Kimberlie’s birthday present.  On Sundays, kids are invited onto the field after the game to run the bases.  They get a t-shirt and certificate and it’s free!  On top of all that, it was kid’s day at the game with tons of stuff to do.

Enjoy the photos below:

Mackenzie started 4K this morning!  Of course, the morning has been well-documented with photos, some of which you see below.  It’s hard to believe how much she has grown since last year.

This is Mackenzie with her teacher, Mrs. Pam.  Not only is she the 4K teacher, but she is also the director for the entire preschool where Mackenzie has spent the past two years. Needless to say, Mackenzie already LOVES Mrs. Pam.

I’m just glad she’s still small enough to hug and kiss me goodbye. Next stop, prom night.

Tristan started first grade this morning!  We went to open house last night and were pleased to find out that he got the teacher that I wanted him to get.  She actually taught first grade at the school when I was in first grade and has taught first grade there longer than Kimberlie has been alive!

It’s hard to believe that I’m old enough to have a kid in first grade.  I can’t wait to get home and hear about his day!  I’m sure I’ll have to fill out tons of forms too.  Sending your child to school is more complicated than buying a house.  Mackenzie starts 4K on Monday and then our lives will be back to normal.