Weekend Sports Update: #4

After a late night last night, none of us were particularly excited to hear the alarm go off at 6:30, even if it was a Saturday and time for another weekend of games. However, we got to field one and Evan was super excited to see his good friend Benjamin on the opposing team. Little did we know that the team would prove to be a really good team. In fact, we almost lost. I didn't get to see the exciting finish because Keagan had a t-ball game.

We left field one for the baseball complex. Everyone now knows that Keagan takes sports to a whole 'nother level. When he plays, nothing can distract him, unless of course he finds someone running around the bases that is willing to talk as much he does. However, today he decided that this was the day to wear batting gloves to protect his hands from blisters. This proved to be quite humorous to most adults because while the other kids climbed the chain link dug out or drew pictures in the dirt, Keagan confidently put on not one but two gloves, clapped his hands to get the fit just right, and then practiced swinging the bat to ensure he got a good grip. This proved to be all in vain because he hit the ball to the pitcher. He is determined to make it work, though, and he has decided to keep practicing the swing with the gloves.

Orioles TBall

We played our last Orioles t-ball game on Saturday, and Keagan informed me that baseball is just not action packed enough for him to ever be a favorite sport. I think this means that I should not worry with researching baseball leagues in Georgia. 

Joshua, Cody, and Keagan at the most exciting part of the game, literally the most exciting - snacks and juice boxes. I can't say that I am sad to say good-bye in the least. 

The Great Debate

This week Keagan was faced with one big decision; he had to choose the t-ball team he would play for this spring. A friend of mine at school will be coaching the Marlins, and because he has coached baseball for years, I thought it was the perfect fit for Keagan. However, Keagan had also been asked by his friend Cody to join his team.

Although we encouraged Keagan to take some time to think on it and refrain from signing any letters of intent too early, he took it upon himself to declare his team without much debate. After all, it was only polite that he go with the team that recruited him first. So because cookies are way cooler than big fish, Keagan will not play for the Marline but for the "Oreos." Keagan is certain that this means that the team colors are black and white and that cookies will be served after every game. I didn't have the heart to tell him that "Oreos" is really Orioles and his mascot is not the best tastin' cookie but an orange and black bird!

He will find out soon enough. I better bring a sleeve of Oreo cookies to the first practice to help him with the disappointment.

Homerun King

Every player is allowed to cross home plate and "score" in t-ball. Today Keagan was the last batter, and as the last batter he is allowed to round the bases and cross home for a homerun. He was pretty proud of himself for hitting not one but three "home runs"!

Big Hit

Running to second base

Lapping a player between second and third

Crossing Home

Rounding third

Let's Go Rockies!

I always thought my boys would grow up playing baseball, primarily because it is the one sport that I know all the rules. When Evan showed no interest in the bat and ball and instead picked up the soccer ball, I never looked back. And I thought Keagan would do the same. For the most part he has followed in Evan's footsteps. However, this past year he has asked off and on to play tball, and I was happy to oblige. 

This fall he is playing at the local rec center on the Rockies team. He left today's first practice really happy and upbeat about the experience. Wes and I were not nearly as impressed, and it took all we had to bite our tongues and keep our advice to ourselves during the most unorganized, chaotic practice I have ever experienced. If Evan wasn't playing soccer on the same day within the same half hour, Wes and I would be coaching. And the first skill we would cover is YOU DON'T RUN WITH THE BALL.