Our Own Little Pujols

Parker has been playing in the end of season Pinto baseball tournament. They won their first game and played today to get into the championship game. They were playing an undeafeated team that beat them by about 15 runs the first time they met. They played their little hearts out and ended up losing 19-18. It was such an awesome game! I haven't been this excited about a sporting event since I was in college. Parker made a few good defensive plays and hit a homerun! (An infield error induced homerun, but a homerun nonetheless!) You might notice the big red stain on his pants. He slid into home and tore off a scab. He was tough though, just got a bandaid and went back out. We are so, so proud of this team. It's so great that they learned at this age that winning truly isn't everything--that sometimes just playing your very, very best is even better than a W!

Pee Wee Baseball With Jack

Jack's baseball season started out very doubtful. He cried the entire first practice. Travis is the coach so this was a little unexpected. Travis came stomping home that first night and said, "That's it! I'm not coaching him. He cried and held onto my leg the whole time." Welcome to my world. Jack is very unpredictable. I just never know how he is going to react to a situation. The next practice, I went and did everything with him. I ran bases, played outfield, etc. After about 45 minutes, he quit crying and got into it. The next practice, he just cried once or twice. Now he loves it and can't wait to get there. He had his first game last week and he was pretty darn funny.

Hey, batter, batter, SWING! He's either yawning or chattering.

Check out his eyes. They are closed! He got a hit though!

Heading to first base. This kid never runs slowly--unless he's running the bases.

Whew. His first PeeWee hit. We were mighty proud. There is nothing cuter than a tiny little boy in baseball pants!

Baseball boys

Travis' baseball season has begun so we never see him anymore. I had no idea it would be this time consuming. They have practices or games pretty much everyday. It is Little League for heavens sake. I would be much more understanding if one of my kids were actually on the team. The other problem is that my otherwise fabulously healthy children turn into sneezing, runny-nosed, red and itchy-eyed monsters this time of year. I am so spoiled with their good health that I feel somewhat paralyzed by these insidious allergies that they both have. I am hoping that they outgrow them. Parker's have been slightly less traumatic this year, but that could be because we've had a pretty wet spring. Who knows?
Parker only has 3 weeks of school left. How is that possible? I actually kind of enjoy having him all to myself and not having to get up and get him to school. I am planning on making a conscious effort to really enjoy our last full year of before he starts kindergarten. I really feel that this year we are holding him back is going to be a bonus for him--and me. He is soooo entertaining! Speaking of entertainment, the more Jack speaks, the more I fall in love with him. He is turning into a very funny little boy. Knock on wood, but he has been fairly good the past few days. Of course, I haven't taken him in public either, but maybe there is hope yet!