We missed her first two practices while we were up in WA at the reunion, but she was able to make it to one final practice. She was mostly just bugged that the uniform was so big. I don't blame her...why can't they make them smaller?!
The day of her first game came, and we were pumped. Ang and Q came down to hang out, eat dinner, and watch the game. I had to wake Elsie up from a little power nap (problem #1) to eat some dinner, which she didn't have time to finish (problem #2). Then we put on her uniform, and she was really upset at how everything fit (problem #3). We drove to the game and got there right as it was starting (problem #4), so we told her to run over to her coach and team to get going. She freaked out! She did not want to play. She was crying, clinging, etc. Aaron was mostly trying to deal with her, so we wouldn't make a scene. The coach kept telling her that she could sub in whenever she was ready, but she wasn't having it. Aaron finally took her to the car because he was about to lose it! He got real serious (as in, a little crazy) in there and even threatened to never go to Disneyland again if she didn't play. That was funny! We were about to just leave, but she finally said she would play goalie. (Then she wouldn't have to be in the mix of things.)
Well, she finally went in to the game. Aaron and the coach helped her along, and she eventually even moved positions and ran around a bit.
She had fun! We knew she would. By the end of the game, she was all smiles. (I thought she was just being a baby and throwing a fit, but the more I think about it, I think she gets real anxiety and has a hard time with new situations...especially when it comes to performing.)
7 comments:
Don't you hate those moments? You can pinpoint exactly why they went wrong but there is nothing you can do about it. Glad she is enjoying it now! We start soccer on Wednesday!
That meltdown was epic! So proud of her for getting out there though....I would have to, if Aaron had threatened to take Disneyland away.
I laughed out loud, reading about Aaron threatening her with Disney land. He must have been desperate. I loved it. We've all been there.
Soccer mom! I love it. I laughed so hard reading this post. daishan
Go Elsie! I am glad she got in there and gave it a chance and then ended up having fun! I still remember you in your soccer gear...following in Mom's footsteps. Cute!
Wow!! To threaten DISNEY?!? Holy moly...it must have been rough. :) glad to know my child (Boo) isn't the only one to have freak out attacks!! Elsie reminds me a little of Brooklyn...she loves her routine, hates new situations where she isn't so sure of things, the whole food thing, but once they are used to things and the newness wears off, they LOVE every second of what they are doing!! Silly girlies we have! And I'm with Elsie....I would be bugged about my outfit too!! :) cute girl she is!! Way to go Soccer Mom (and dad)!!!
threats and bribes make the world go 'round.
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