Miracle Workers v. Master Minds

Today we had our very first game. I have to say the day could have gone a little better but we were there 10 minutes early. That is always good. Eric also arrived before the game started. Jack was in a bit of a fog from his late nap but was smiling. We (Eric and I) don't care much for soccer but are trying to be open to the sport. The likelihood of at least one of the four loving this sport is pretty high. We watched very closely to see how they lined up and how long the quarters were, etc. for at home practice. The time arrives. Everyone is in position. The game is beginning. A little kid kicks the ball. Their off! A group of kids all running together after this one ball. Where's Jack? Still standing in the middle of the field. He is just watching. RUN JACK!! GET THE BALL!! RUN!!!! He turns around. Will he run? Is he looking for the ball? Nope, he gives his Daddy a thumbs up and continues to stand there...watching. We had a bit of a talk and he soon caught on. He ran towards the ball but was content running behind the pack. He says he had a blast so i am very happy. The other team only had four players (really three if you take out the kid who wouldn't stay on the field) to our five and maybe would have had a better chance if "the tank" sat out. We won by a long shot. Not that it matters, but just so you know. Superstar? After today's game .....magic 8 ball says *shake* *shake**shake*........ not likely.