Amy dug out the most delightful picture of Anna when she was about three this week and it got me thinking about how much the girls have changed, how their characters are forming, their individual natures and what the future might hold for them both. As I almost froze myself to death this evening watching Anna's footy training and musing on how much she has changed in those five years. Her tenacious, battling and fearless attitude on the pitch is a far cry from the little girl in this picture, but never the less all qualities she will need to succeed and forge her path. Football is maturing her excitable nature and she really listens to her coach as she confidently strides forward with the ball and he shouts 'head up Anna, head up and make that pass' (mental note - still struggling to get her to listen to me!) She looked assured and comfortable in her own skin and it was great to see, especially as several of the girls are a foot taller and a couple of years older than her. There are still elements of that anxious girl about taking on new things at times, but she is slowly overcoming this and sometimes a bit of caution is a good thing. If I look back to the crying and tears we had in trying to persuade her to go to the football club every Saturday morning and she nearly quit on a couple of occasions. She had a cracking game this evening and with focus she could really progress and get better and better. Good job her parents showed some tenacity in pushing her to go all those years ago (well Amy did and I nearly bottled it!). Keep working hard Wiggle and I will keep dreaming, as one day I may have the privilege of watching you at Wembley. If not, every time I watch you play is a privilege and will do me just as well xx
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