Little League.

Baseball season for Justin is in full swing. It has been a cold and rainy and even snowy season.
I truly do wish summer would get here. I'm tired of lugging coats and blankets and beanies.

I do love baseball. It is my most favorite sport to watch. So it makes me happy that my boys like playing baseball. Justin is quite passionate about it in fact. Because of his love for the game, he watches ESPN and reads all about baseball, so he is quick to know what to do on the field. This gives him a little advantage out there with the "bigger" boys. I'm glad he doesn't feel intimidated by his smallness.





He is a pitcher and also plays third base. His batting is coming along much better this season. He is more confident and its showing in his hitting. I like seeing him develop his skills and progress. It is exciting to me. Really it is. He wants so much to be good, that when he is, I feel thrilled.




Now, for the less than perfect aspect of little league when you are a mom of 4 little ones. My routine. It leaves much to be desired! I try to arrive at the ball park a bit early so I have time to unload 4 chairs from the back of my van. Grab the bag with snacks and drinks because even though its only been 30 minutes since dinner, the kids are in actuality starving. oh, and don't forget the coats and blankets and the trusty camera. I finally collapse into my chair (that's what i feel like !! ) and Ashley will need to go potty in the nasty park bathroom which leaves one feeling oh so fresh! Then Coleman will begin begging to go play on the playground that is just far enough out of my sight it makes me nervous to let him go even when Mitchel and Ashley take him. however, as much as it is out of my nature, I've been relenting and letting them take him just so I can watch for a few uninterrupted moments! Its not long before they are back needing more food or to tell me something or to bother me?? :) Sometimes I feel so worn out when the 2 hours is up that I tell myself I am not going to go to the next game. But when game day rolls around again, I muster up the strength b/c I love it and maybe, just maybe I would miss something spectacular if I wasn't there.