Collin’s first week of school and soccer

It seems we’ve catapulted into fall right away. The weather is cooler and some leaves are falling already (probably because of the drought), school started for Collin & myself and Collin is playing his first organized sport – SOCCER. I guess that makes me a soccer mom – wow, now all I need is a mini van. I never thought I’d say this but I could certainly see great use for one now that I have two car seats in the back seat and friends to carpool with but no room for another car seat.

Anyway, Collin loves school and even his new teachers, especially Ms. April. When I picked him up after his first week on Thursday he said, “Mom, I wish I could go to school everyday.” He’s going four days this year (Mon-Thurs) which gives us Friday to get together with friends or do something together. There are days he wants to stay home and not have to go (especially having new birthday toys at home, but overall he really likes it).

Wednesdays at 4:00 we have soccer practice (before the East Cobb Park concert in the park), and Saturday, Sept.13th will be his first game. Last week we searched for shin guards and cleats. Daddy even surprised Collin by coming to his first practice and was able to witness his first goal. He did pretty well, but seemed to fall down quite a bit as you can see on this video clip.
The Friday before school started we went to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens with friends from the neighborhood, Julia, Katherine & their mom Lauren as you can see in the photos.