Just another day in Manatee area youth soccer 
Mom, she works all week getting things done and seeing to those never remembered by others, but seemingly always forgot items that need to get done.
While the kids are at school she has just a short gap in time to get from work to home, preparing for another one of those on the go afternoons. The school bells ring and the buses run.
Mom quickly greets them at the door, organizing their change of cloths, as she asks “Are we ready for soccer practice, don’t forget your bag and grab all your gear?”
Mom is ready “All aboard” she commands, “get your seat belts on and off we go”. This should be simple she thinks, the ride is only a few minutes away and a quick snack can be had along the route.
But then, just as she approaches the soccer fields, and ready for a short break, with the anticipation that the kids will soon become the temporary property of their coach for a short while, though in site across the field but far enough that the sounds of quiet, can set in for what may be the first time all day.
And then just as she turns the last corner, with those soccer fields in site she hears the small voice in the back seat that asks “Mom did you grab my jersey from the wash?”
With a smile in her voice she glances back, and only a few words of response “you are kidding right”…
Sound familiar
Here is a small list that you may find helpful .
- Tie a bright colored piece of rope on the handle of their duff bag. Sound silly but has proven that kids will associate the reminder to check their gear when the grab the soccer bag
- Put together a list of all the things they should have with them and place It on the car seat, sometimes a laminated list taped to an old book will do the trick
- Seat belts are a great tool for remembering things that need to go with you, place a ribbon or button on the seat belt so that it is hard to not see when they buckle up
Gear up, have a safe and memorable summer/fall experience. Don’t forget to take pictures. As you’ll want proof for those later years in life, when they conveniently want to forget all those wonderful days that you made happen.
Moms, Please leave any ideas tips and thoughts you would like to share. I will update the comments a couple times a week.
