Little Lessons

It was another highly profitable day for Chloe at the Soccer Field. Chloe's "PawPaw" decided he was going to have to "re-negotiate" his contract. He thought this $5 for every goal scored was a good idea at first. None of us really knew how good at this game she was going to be. Now he's decided, he will come out financially better if he just buys the Ipod that Chloe was going to "save-up" for...Her Daddy, however, is staying with the $5 per goal "contract". Don't know for how long though....This is becoming an expensive "deal".

SIX, yes, SIX goals today! She was so elated. And, of course, Ben and I couldn't stay IN our seats. I love seeing the smile on her face out there on that field. Like in Basketball, the smile rarely leaves her face. After scoring several times, her Daddy made his way over to the sidelines to encourage her to try to pass the ball when given the chance. We certainly don't want her to become a "ball-hog". And, while we want her to score and do her best, we also want her to exhibit Christ-like behavior.

The Entrance

The Warm-Up

Future Soccer Star

After the game we headed to Wal-mart to get the Ipod. Chloe was thrilled, and I think "PawPaw" was a little surprised she wanted to ride with him.

Tonight at the dinner table she and her Daddy were discussing the "winnings" of the day. He told her she had earned $30 for scoring six goals. But she was really surprised to learn she was actually getting $35. The $5 extra for showing good sportsmanship and passing the ball.

We hope the little lesson of good sportsmanship will stick.