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October 24, 2012 By Melissa

Supporting The Little Athlete in My Life! #MajorLeagueMom #Spon

My husband and I are huge sports fanatics. We watch every imaginable sport on television including baseball, softball, football, and hockey. Both of us are also avid sports players. My husband and I have both played tennis since we were 5 years of age. My husband also was an excellent hockey player back in the day. We knew once we had children, we wanted to get them involved in sports. Not only are sports a great way for kids to have fun, but it also teaches them important lessons such as working together as a team.

When Hayley was two and a half years of age, we enrolled her in the local soccer program in our town. She and I were both excited when the first practice was set. We arrived at the soccer field and she was ready to start. They started out with basic soccer drills for the first few practices. Then came the big game day, which was set for 3 weeks after their first practice.

Hayley was put in the game but she was so young, that she didn’t really understand the game. We tried explaining it to her but at that age, it is hard to understand. That is when she walked off the field and told me that she couldn’t play soccer. When I asked why not, she replied that, “She felt bad when someone took the ball from her”. I told her that was how soccer was played but she just cried telling me that, “This was not nice for someone to do”. Tears then flooded in my eyes and thankfully I had my packet of Kleenex in my pocket to stop my tears. It was such a sweet and naïve remark for a 2.5 year old to say.

We then went back the following week after we rehearsed just how soccer was played. She was nervous to go back and scared to get back on the field. She is very little in size and was nervous of all the big players that were on the opposing team. I gave her a little push and guess what happened- she scored the winning goal of that game! This time, I had to give a Kleenex to my husband too, as we both were crying tears of joy. I was just so proud of her and her confidence she exhibited that day. I told her that if she believes she could do something, she will get through anything in life! It certainly worked that day!

Get a Kleenex custom oval BOGO until 11/15/12, just use the code PLAYOFFS at checkout on the MyKleenex site. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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Comments

  1. CinnyBBS says

    October 24, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    Awww…what a cute story. I’m glad she didn’t give up!

  2. Kristin Wheeler (MamaLuvsBooks) says

    October 24, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    LOVE the Pele quote with your little soccer player!

  3. Teresha says

    October 24, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    this is definitely a two-Kleenex story! sniff, sniff

  4. Danielle says

    October 24, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    Super cute story! I cannot wait to get my kids into organized sports. They definitely aren’t ready yet but I know it’ll be soon!

  5. Lena - @elenka29 says

    October 24, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    Loved the story

  6. Jenna Wood says

    October 24, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    What a heartwarming story, thanks for sharing!

  7. Tiffany Revels says

    October 24, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    That’s such a sweet story. Thanks for sharing such a touching story and personal story. Your little girl is so cute, love that you’re building her confidence up at such a young age.

  8. Angela says

    October 24, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    I love this post and really like the quote you chose for your pic. You have such a cute little soccer player!

  9. Kimberly @ A Night Owl says

    October 24, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    Such a cute story and lovely quote! Thanks for sharing! xo, Kimberly

  10. Sarah says

    October 24, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    What a sweet story, thank you so much for sharing. I love hearing stories of kids not giving up, inspirational!

  11. Ronni Keller says

    October 24, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    That’s a very sweet story!!

  12. Stacie says

    October 24, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    What a darling! Such a cute memory you have now. 🙂

  13. Kathleen says

    October 24, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    Good story and lovely quote, thanks for sharing.

  14. Grace Hodgin says

    October 25, 2012 at 12:13 am

    Sweet story and competition is hard for young ones to grasp.

  15. Michelle Feliciano says

    October 25, 2012 at 12:25 am

    Aww how cute 🙂

  16. Jadey Sam says

    October 25, 2012 at 2:59 am

    What a nice story!!

  17. bre dale says

    October 25, 2012 at 8:25 am

    Stories like this make me so excited to become a mommy soon

  18. Jeannette says

    October 25, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Such a cute post and I love the quote on your picture!

  19. Lisa Weidknecht says

    October 25, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Great story! She is a cutie!

  20. maria says

    October 25, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    :*) such a sweet story!! you both must have been so proud to watch her make the goal and brave the field again. hayley is such a beautiful and smart little girl…love the photo of her! <3
    i hope you're having a relaxing night! xoxox
    maria

  21. Social says

    October 26, 2012 at 11:48 am

    Love, love, love!!!

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