Evan Playing Up

I have stated many times that Evan is years of maturity beyong his age; as a product of being the youngest boy he always seem to see things and do things that many other kids his age don't do. Athletically, this has always been good for him, so this year I decided to put him in a soccer league with kids ahead of him in school years. He is playing with 1st and 2nd graders instead of his kindergarten pals. (Technically, because he is six, he should play with them anyways.)

My concern about doing this was that my petite man may feel overwhelmed with the older and bigger kids.

Not a chance.

In each of his games, he has scored a goal. (Ok- One they didn't count, but his mom knows that the goal went over the line when he kicked it!) He is out there with all of the older -- and yes bigger-- kids.

He is not intimidated at all! Actually, he plays tenaciously this year, attacking the ball and trying to help and pass to his teammates. Maybe he is actually learning something from watching his brothers play!So, am I glad I played Evs up this year? Absolutely!