It took the most perfect day to make me post, I guess! Today was the opening of the season for Little League. Both the boys wanted to play this year and we signed up just in time. Two weeks of practice got us to this day. I know, what a sacrifice! :))
We arrived at the field this morning for opening ceremonies and Tom had a game right after. Sitting there, waiting for the ceremony to start, I really realized how happy I am that we moved here. THIS is the environment I want my family raised in. THIS is what was missing from our lives. At the last practice, one Mom told me that we should arrive really early because parking would be crazy. We got there 30 minutes early and it was fine. We found the boys' coaches and set them loose. Dan, Nikki, Ann, and I found a front row seat on the bleachers and waited. We sat talking with all the other parents, watching kids run around, listening to country music on the sound system. They opened with a prayer (which actually mentioned God and Jesus), the pledge of allegiance, and the National Anthem. Then the Little League pledge. It was just gorgeous.
Tom had a great first game. The boys' were amazing. Yes, I'm easily impressed since I can't catch a ball or throw it in a direction of my choosing. Tom got to bat once but got hit with the ball and walked. He played second base for an inning. Jake watched the catcher closely since he would be playing that position later in the day. Tom was very happy. He says he is going to play professional for sure. We do need to get some more practice in. There is a minor league team in Palm Springs we HAVE to go see.
Jake's game was amazing! Watching those little guys play was so fun. Jake is the oldest on the team. Next year he will play in the Minors, but this year he is in the Rookies. He played catcher for the first inning. Not bad. And he hit the ball! He got to first and then scored later! Wow! He was pretty amazed. The game was short since they don't play long in the Rookies and the last team ran long, they were short on time. I learned to keep "score". Fun stuff.
Dinner is done. Dan is helping Tom with a model engine. Nikki and I are exhausted. And Jake is drawing pictures on demand! Someday I will make a slide show of them. :))
We arrived at the field this morning for opening ceremonies and Tom had a game right after. Sitting there, waiting for the ceremony to start, I really realized how happy I am that we moved here. THIS is the environment I want my family raised in. THIS is what was missing from our lives. At the last practice, one Mom told me that we should arrive really early because parking would be crazy. We got there 30 minutes early and it was fine. We found the boys' coaches and set them loose. Dan, Nikki, Ann, and I found a front row seat on the bleachers and waited. We sat talking with all the other parents, watching kids run around, listening to country music on the sound system. They opened with a prayer (which actually mentioned God and Jesus), the pledge of allegiance, and the National Anthem. Then the Little League pledge. It was just gorgeous.
Jake's game was amazing! Watching those little guys play was so fun. Jake is the oldest on the team. Next year he will play in the Minors, but this year he is in the Rookies. He played catcher for the first inning. Not bad. And he hit the ball! He got to first and then scored later! Wow! He was pretty amazed. The game was short since they don't play long in the Rookies and the last team ran long, they were short on time. I learned to keep "score". Fun stuff.
Dinner is done. Dan is helping Tom with a model engine. Nikki and I are exhausted. And Jake is drawing pictures on demand! Someday I will make a slide show of them. :))
