Day 51 - Baseball

Day 51 - It is baseball season.  This is my grandson and I am so happy I could make it to his first game of the season.  Hopefully I will be able to make it to most of his games.  He loves sports and he is fun to watch play.  As the first game kicked off last night it was fun to see the excitement in the boys faces.  Each of them were ready for their first opportunity to  bat and take the field.  There were a few in the group that may not have been as excited as the others that the season was beginning, but the guy in the picture above was pumped.

Baseball, or any sport for that matter is something that can be a big part of a kids life.  Some are destined to be athletes and then there are others that just don't enjoy it or have athleticism.  I enjoyed playing volleyball in jr. high and high school.  Was I good at it?  Not really good.  I played and didn't do too bad, but I was by no means an athlete.  I see in Kaden and am beginning to see in his younger brother, Kale, a true love of sports.  These two, and I am sure their youngest brother, Keaton, will be the same, love anything that has to do with a ball.  If they are inside they are shooting a small foam basketball into the hoop on the back of the door.  If it is nice outside they are throwing into the pitch back net.

As I watch these games, I am so thankful for my grandchildren.  I have always loved being a mom.  I feel I have been blessed with the three best kids anyone could ask for and now as my kids are grown I really get the opportunity to enjoy them.  As a grandma, I love when Kaden still gives me a hug without even having to ask for it.  I enjoy watching his sports and just spending time with him.  He has already grown into such a responsible, loving boy that I am so proud of.  I enjoy Kale's wit and enthusiasm for life.  We never know what he is going to say and do, but I love everything about him.  His smile and his comments remind me of my dad and my son, Josh.  He is so full of life and as Mom would have put it a little piss and vinegar too.  Keaton is almost one.  It is so cool when I see him and he gets excited to see me.  He is getting ready to walk and is at the age where he doesn't want to cuddle anymore.  When you are holding him he wants down and when he is down on the floor he wants you to hold him.  He will be out playing with his big brothers before we know it.

Baseball is probably my husband's favorite sport.  He loves watching it, loves coaching it and used to enjoy playing it.  As another baseball season gets underway if you have someone that loves playing it like my grandson does get out and watch them if you get the chance.  If your kid's grandparents aren't nearby send them some video and pictures of the kids playing.  I know I am thankful that my grandkids are nearby so I get to witness those glory moments and be there to comfort them after a bad game.  Being a Grandparent is one of life's most precious gifts, unwrap that gift every chance you get!