Ben's baseball team, the Rockies, played their last game of the season tonight. While the score doesn't reflect it...it really was a great game. The team we played was the other team from the kids' school so they are all friends. They played a great game, lots of great hits and pitching (wow A.M.!!).I've got to say (Warning: Proud Mom entering) Ben played a great game. I am so proud of him. He had fun and for that, I'm thankful.
I hope he continues to have fun playing and never looks at it like it's a "chore" or gets burnt out. This kid needs his "down time", so any more than city league ball would be more than he'd be willing to take on.
We absolutely LOVE this team. The kids are such good kiddos. The parents are fun and don't take it too seriously. If one person's kid "messes up" everyone is always there to make sure they know it is so no big deal. We all encourage the kids and really just have fun together. And for that too...I'm thankful.
I don't know what next season brings, but for now...I'm going to enjoy what this season brought: My son being very happy with his accomplishments. His self-esteem has sky-rocketed and that will put a smile on a parent's face every time.
By the way, thanks Rockies Coaches! You are part of the reason he loves baseball. One of his coaches even sent me a text message tonight after the game that said to tell Ben he thought he had a heck of a game and that he was very proud of him. Now he did not need to take time out of his night and do that, but that's just the kind of coach (and man) he is. And I did tell Ben. And it did put yet another smile on Ben's face. Thanks Coach J. You are one in a million and we appreciate you more than you know.
And to my sweet son...Way to go! I am so proud of you for having fun and always (always) doing your best. Another one of his coaches pulled me aside after the game and said they could always count on Ben being where he was supposed to be and always giving it everything he's got. You always give 110% Ben and that's all we ever want for you to do...just try. Never stop. It's one of the many reasons you will live a successfully happy life. You will give it everything you've got versus going through the motions. XOXOXO
I think if I'm in Chicago next year, Ben needs to come see me so I can take him to an afternoon Cubs game! There is no greater baseball experience then sitting in Wrigley Field on a summer afternoon watching the Cubbies go at it against the Cardinals. I'll even show him the brick with my name on it on the sidewalk heading up the ball park. Yep. I have a brick at Wrigley.
ReplyDeleteHey, are sure Ben wasn't supposed to be mine. I mean, I know you you were the one that pushed him out and I've never met Doug, but quite frankly, I'm thinking he's more like me save the blonde locks. Aggie, Baseball nut, history/war stuff.... Another one of those things that make you go hmmmmm