Had our last soccer game. I have been tired of it for a while since I have no energy and feel like I don't know what I am doing most of the time. For the most part the game was pretty even. Then the other team got a few goals. Brayden got 2 goals and miracle of all miracles Ellie made a goal. I can't even describe the emotion of absolute and pure joy of seeing her make a goal. Both sides of the field and all the parents were cheering for her. I jumped up and down and picked her up and swung her around. Her smile was amazing. She was so proud. She is an amazing little girl. They found out a year ago that she hadn't been able to hear and she is relearning everything from scratch. I will actually miss my soccer kids. They are so sweet and cute. It's amazing that something so little would provoke emotion to me. Maybe I am ready for more emotion in my life. I was almost crying I was so happy and proud for her. Her dad has been bugging her about making a goal and saying he would take her to Mcdonalds if she made one. After the game I tried to hug all the kids. Tell them I was proud of them and thanks for being on my team. It was sad. I won't miss trying to get them to run, or not kick each other(they are 6 and 7 yr olds), but I will just miss their little personalities and smiles and craziness. It has been an interesting experience to say the least. And of course I would have never been able to do it without hubby's help. He has been so good with the kids and has always been there to help me with anything I have needed to do with soccer.

It's nice to find some joy in unexpected places.