Vivi followed in her brother’s footsteps and participated in an afterschool soccer program this fall. Despite the constant tormenting, she truly idolizes her big brother and wants to do whatever he is doing. Sometimes this leads to disappointment, like when she tries to join Henry and the other boys on the playground and they tease her. Elise keeps telling her that it will be different one day—then they’ll be begging her to show them some attention.
Vivi was amazingly focused on the soccer field—she listened attentively to the coach, followed instructions and never got distracted, pretty much the exact opposite of Henry and his friends during practice. We’re never sure whether to attribute this difference to having an older sibling or just being a girl. She was so proud when she received her trophy on the last day of soccer (see photo below). It is now displayed on her bookcase, next to the tutus and tiaras. Vivi also is continuing with ballet lessons, although this year she was old enough to participate without mommy or daddy. She comes home every Monday night, enthusiastically jeté-ing through the house. Below is a picture of Vivi and her friends from school as they prepare for ballet class.
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