Braggin' on Ben

By Chris
*song* We are the Champions by Queen

Since this is the official record of all things great about the three Green kids . . . I had to add to bloggin' momma's account of the soccer game this weekend. Ben not only played goalkeeper, but he saved a gaziillion shots. Well, at least 6 or 7 anyway. It was busy at the goal during his quarter. And, he punted very well (drop kicking the ball, which is an option for the keeper after a save, though most kids at this age throw the ball). Punted! Where did he learn that? And, in the 1-1 tie, he had our only goal, and played every minute of the game because of all the absences. He was asleep for good on the couch by about 7:30, he was so tired.

Kristian also had some saves and some very aggressive defense as she also had to play nearly the whole game. She doesn't like the particular pressures of goalie, but did it anyway for Uncle Chris, which I really appreciated.

And, Kai had a couple of saves and he PUNTED in his game (even more rare for his Tiny Tot league). He also scored a goal and celebrated very cutely.