My kids

I relearned this weekend how much I love my kids. They are by no means perfect or do exactly what they should all of the time but I sure do love them. I get really sentimental when I think about them.

I was so happy with the way they played in the soccer tournament this last week. They both showed me that they understand the game, showed me hustle and the ability to hustle even when you might be tired. I was so happy that they were part of a team that won the championship.

My son scored what turned out to be the winning goal in the championship game and played strong on defense and goalie when called upon.

My daughter scored her first goal of the year in the game we won to seal our trip to the championship game. It was her second goal of her career and the first goal that I was able to see. I had to leave for work when she scored her first goal a couple of years ago. I will have to say that I almost cried when the ball actually rolled over the line and went in the back of the net. She is not the most gifted young lady when it comes to atheltic ability and does not run the fastest but I will say that there is very little quit inside of her. She wanted so badly to score a goal this year and had several chances throughout the season but just was a little late at taking the shot or could not quite make the move to get her in the clear. Because of her no quit attitude she was able to finally get behind the defender and have the one on one with the goalie and was able to put her foot on the ball just enough to get it passed him. It was great to see.

I have always had a soft spot in my heart for my little girl. Don't get me wrong I love our little man, buddy, man cub, or whatever we call him on that day but my daughter is my little girl that is turning into a young lady much to fast.

A week ago Saturday, Tracie and I went to chaperone a high school prom at Georgia Tech. One of the songs played was a song I have heard before and actually own the CD but to be dancing with Tracie and hear this song again made me really think about my little girl and how much I do love her.

Here is a link to her the song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgZftrobqlg