The Goal

Tonight was one of Hayley’s last soccer games of the outdoor season.   The girls have been practicing heading the ball in the net since we were in Vegas in February.  One practice we waited 30 min while the coach sent balls in from the corner.   As parents we have encouraged and even bribed the girls at every tournament for just one FIFA style goal.    Tonight Hayley finally headed the ball in the net and it was like the girls had won an Olympic medal.  They screamed and ran around the field like chickens who had lost their heads.   The parents were in complete shock.   I guess I have to pay up, it was worth it... Just to see the smile on her face.  Reminded me of Sylvester the cat in Looney Tunes cartoons when he finally got Tweety bird between his lips...