Tyler's Turn

We tend to focus so much on Ethan and his baseball career (yes, he is only 8) that Tyler gets overlooked. But now, it is Tyler's turn. Tyler is playing t-ball again this year. He seems more into it and is not playing in the dirt. He told me before the game that he needed to wear a belt with his pants because that is what the real baseball players did.

He played really well. He played the pitcher's mound and left field. He loved every minute!

Spring Break So Far

This week is our spring break. We are chilling at home and enjoying the down time. I started celebrating the time off by having a class party on Friday for Pi Day. My students brought in some great food. Pi day (March 14, 3/14, 3.14...) is one of the few perks of being a a math teacher and a true dork. I wore my Pi sweatshirt that Chris got me for Christmas. Now the students really think I am a dork. Oh well...

On Sunday I took the boys to the circus and then to a new cupcake store on the North Shore. We had a great day!

On Monday, Ethan decided to play basketball with my Volvo parked under the hoop. The ball hit the rim and ricocheted off the rim and crashed into the sunroof. The inside of my car was covered in glass. Poor Ethan cried and felt so bad. Fortunately, God brought to my mind my past mistakes and I was able to take Ethan in my arms and not scold him but console him. (Remember the two wrecked cars in the driveway, Dad? You never got mad at me. Thank you. Mom did watch me back out of the driveway for weeks afterward though.)

On Tuesday, I was excited about going to Target when I walked out of the house and found this. Yes, that is Tyler on the Envoy! He did not get my comfort. Tyler did not understand why he couldn't play on top of the vehicles. I can't wait to see what happens with the rest of our week.

Stingers Time Again

Baseball season is in full swing again. Ethan had his first tournament this weekend. He is playing for the select travel team, the Stingers, again. Most of the kids are back with a few additions. The team picked up some good, new players in the off season. It should be fun this year.

We played in Chattanooga at a new $12 million baseball and softball complex. It is amazing! The stands were shaded with awnings which will be great in the summer, but not so great when it is 40 degrees outside.

We played on Saturday at 9:30 am. It was cold! We lost and the boys were discouraged. Ethan played left center and second base. He did great and had several put outs. He hit one double.

The second game was a little closer, but still not a win. Ethan played first base and he did a good job for a position he has never played. He had several put outs and even an unassisted double play. He had three doubles during that game. His hitting has improved so much this year.

The highlight of the series was Sunday morning at 9:30 am. Ethan's team won the game in the bottom of the 6th inning. It was an exciting and tense game. Ethan played first again and caught four balls for outs. Ethan got on base every at bat. (I have to give a shout out to my girlfriend, Nicole, for the awesome pictures! Thanks)

We lost the fourth game, but left knowing we had a great weekend and a lot to look forward to this season. I know it sounds kind of boastful, but baseball is really Ethan's sport. He struggles with football and basketball and hates singing in the choir, but my little guy really shines when he steps on the baseball field. I asked him if he gets nervous before a game and his response was "Why? I love it!" He even asked if he could play baseball in the backyard when we got home from the tournament.