warming Dad's heart

Landon had just finished watching a movie, when he turned to us and said "Let's go play soccer." Chad just about fell out of his chair-or at least of the couch.Landon and I went and found 3 soccer balls-yes we have that many lying around, I have enough for at least a full team. We all went outside and Landon wanted me to throw it at his head and tried to head the ball. Chad tossed it at his head and I thought he would break Landon's nose. Chad tried to get him to kick the ball a little too forcefully. He didn't just let Landon start doing it on his own-which is the only way to go with a stubborn little boy if it is something you want him to like.. So Chad and I started passing the ball back and forth nd pretty soon Landon joined in. we had all 3 balls going at once and Landon was having a great time and doing a great job. Chad started doing tricks with the ball-chiefly, catching the ball on his back. Of course, Landon had to try-it was very cute.. He would put the ball on his head and try to let it roll down his back. He then started making up his own tricks. He was also trying to dribble the ball like a basketball, but flat soccer balls on grass don't bounce so well. When I put Landon to bed, I always ask him what his favorite part of the day was and he said "playing soccer." He asked if we could play again tomorrow.
Kai didn't have such a good day. She has a nice cold. She went to bed last night at 6:30 and slept until 8:30. She went to bed tonight at 5:30 and missed dinner. We'll see how much sleep I get tonight. She didn't seem to have a temperature. I hope she feels better in the morning.