So this weekend at your last soccer game of the season, I was coaching your scrimmage and thought I would capture our conversation on the field:
Abby (after one of your teammates just scored): “Dad, was that our team’s first or second goal?”
Abby (after one of your teammates just scored): “Dad, was that our team’s first or second goal?”
Me: “The first”
Abby: “So it’s 2-0?”
Me: “No, 1-0”
Abby: “But I thought we had two goals?”
Me: “No. Now focus, let’s play soccer.”
Abby: “But wait. I really thought we had another goal…” (at this point play had resumed)
Me: “NO! It’s our first goal now c’mon…we’re playing soccer here not talking.”
Abby: “So you’re saying the score isn’t important?” (with hands on hips)
Me: “What’s important is to have fun and learn how to play soccer.”
Abby: “Then why do we cheer after goals?”
Me: “PLAY SOCCER!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Some lady from the sideline: “Man, that girl is a TRIP!!” (referring to you)
That lady’s friend: “Yes she is!”
A trip indeed you are. You are so determined and confident at 6 years old, I truly hope you keep these traits as you get older because they will serve you well in life and your career. A couple of years back, your preschool teacher used the word “spirited” and that’s a good phrase. She said “If Abby can harness that vigor, she could become CEO of a company if she wanted” (no pressure on your Mom and I).
But you’re not a CEO yet – you are a fun-loving, sweet, thoughtful 6 year old girl. And your Mom and I are so proud of the person you are becoming. And yes, sometimes your spirited-ness (ok, not really a word) manifests itself in ways that drive us crazy but I’m sure there are plenty of things we do that drive you crazy like not letting you eat a gallon of ice cream for dinner, making you comb your hair and refusing to let you go more than 3 days without a bath. But we wouldn’t have you any other way – you are a perfect Abby Dykes and we love you.
Below are some pictures from your birthday party at Wine and Design. No, wine was not served but you and your friends put a dent in some juice boxes. Happy birthday and we love you.
Dad
Abby: “So it’s 2-0?”
Me: “No, 1-0”
Abby: “But I thought we had two goals?”
Me: “No. Now focus, let’s play soccer.”
Abby: “But wait. I really thought we had another goal…” (at this point play had resumed)
Me: “NO! It’s our first goal now c’mon…we’re playing soccer here not talking.”
Abby: “So you’re saying the score isn’t important?” (with hands on hips)
Me: “What’s important is to have fun and learn how to play soccer.”
Abby: “Then why do we cheer after goals?”
Me: “PLAY SOCCER!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Some lady from the sideline: “Man, that girl is a TRIP!!” (referring to you)
That lady’s friend: “Yes she is!”
A trip indeed you are. You are so determined and confident at 6 years old, I truly hope you keep these traits as you get older because they will serve you well in life and your career. A couple of years back, your preschool teacher used the word “spirited” and that’s a good phrase. She said “If Abby can harness that vigor, she could become CEO of a company if she wanted” (no pressure on your Mom and I).
But you’re not a CEO yet – you are a fun-loving, sweet, thoughtful 6 year old girl. And your Mom and I are so proud of the person you are becoming. And yes, sometimes your spirited-ness (ok, not really a word) manifests itself in ways that drive us crazy but I’m sure there are plenty of things we do that drive you crazy like not letting you eat a gallon of ice cream for dinner, making you comb your hair and refusing to let you go more than 3 days without a bath. But we wouldn’t have you any other way – you are a perfect Abby Dykes and we love you.
Below are some pictures from your birthday party at Wine and Design. No, wine was not served but you and your friends put a dent in some juice boxes. Happy birthday and we love you.
Dad
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