Ethan and McKay are playing t-ball and baseball this spring, our first year playing baseball. We kind of thought doing baseball was going to be a big commitment, but didn't quite realize how intense baseball could be. There were lots of practices, uniform orders, buying gloves, bats, t's, balls, team sweatshirts, and opening day starting with a pancake breakfast, followed by a hit-a-thon, pictures, and finishing off with a closing ceremony (which we skipped out on). But.....once opening day was over with and all the uniforms and sweatshirts arrived and we got use the newness of it all we were ready to play ball!!  | |
| McKay and some teammates getting a little pep talk from Coach Phil before their first ups at bat! |
I must say t-ball there is no pressure just fun to watch. These cute little guys are figuring things out for the first time and it can be quite entertaining, hitting the ball then refusing to run, or going after the ball in the outfield and then throwing it further outfield.
McKay ended up on a team with 2 friends from preschool and 1 friend from church. His coach is so nice, patient, and fun. I can tell his coach really enjoys working with these little guys. McKay is loving t-ball and can't wait for his next game.
Ethan is playing A-ball. His first time playing ball ever. With everything so new for him at an older age Mike and I have been really trying to practice catching, throwing, and hitting with him to get him ready for his first game. I must say he made quite a lot of improvement in just 3 weeks.......
I was kind of nervous for his first game. During our practices it was a real struggle for him to hit the ball with us pitching up close and real slow. At his games he only gets 5 pitches from the coach and 3 swings, otherwise they strike out. I prayed that he would at least get one hit during the game. I just wanted it to be a positive and fun experience. I think it was the 3rd time at bat he got a great hit, it almost hit the pitching coach! After that hit I knew we were going to be able to enjoy the season!
I must admit at first I wasn't looking forward to the baseball season. I don't like being on such a busy schedule with lots of running and driving around, but after watching them play their first games it has all been worth it. I now understand how baseball can be very very enjoyable! GO TEAMS!
Hey Marina, so good to see a blog! I just started Ty in baseball too. Lets just say that it has been rough. The first game, he got tired of waiting for something to happen in the outfield, so he threw his glove at the coach and walked off the field. He isn't exactly natural in the athletic departmet. He usually swings after the ball has passed him, and at practice he has multiple times thrown the ball in the wrong direction, just to be a brat. I feel bad for the coach, but I need Ty to finish what he starts. I totally know what you mean about the time and money commitment. Don't forget the snacks and coaches gifts. In the end, it still think it is good for them.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Way to be blogging!! Go McKay and Ethan!
ReplyDeleteMarina, it is so fun to read this and I love the world of baseball and boys! We just embarked on it last year for the first time and had quite the journey. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you have a blog now! I love blogs :)Hope to see you on the t-ball fields when the rain is over
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Yay Marin! I didn't even know you had a blog until Apie told me this morning! Loved your post! We are in the thick of soccer and haven't tried baseball out yet. Your boys look so cute in their uniforms:)
ReplyDeleteYou are a better mom than I! I can't quite bring myself to sit and watch baseball yet. Poor A is still stickin' with soccer! :) Hope you are doing well! Glad you have a blog now! - Whitney
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