A few years ago, Middle child played in the local coach pitch baseball league. He was pretty good and some what of a rarity as he plays all sports left handed. Husband was self appointed third base coach and I am fairly sure he had more fun than Middle child, as Middle child did not want to sign up again. Ever. Husband was really bummed as he really enjoyed watching him play and being able to participate as well. Husband is also convinced that Middle being a Lefty makes him a better ball player. I don't follow his logic but as with most sport things, I just go along with his theories. Easier that way.
Fast forward thru weeks of hockey lessons, a season in rec basketball and now his current season of travel basketball. Middle would really, and I can't stress really wants to play in a tackle football league. I put my foot down on this with a resounding NO ( I have a lot of reasons, but mostly it is a safety issue. And yes I know he could get hurt in any sport. Don't try to change my mind because you can't.), but agreed that he could play flag football and try out for middle school football in two years. I have heard about flag football non stop for the last several months. NONSTOP.
I happened to get an email from the local baseball association that it is time to sign up for spring ball. That email reminded me to look up the flag football thing and get Middle child signed up. I had Middle child look at the website, see if he knew any kids on previous teams, etc. He spent quite awhile looking at the pics and the video of the kids playing. Then he looked at me and said "I don't want to play flag football."
I was stunned. He had a couple various reasons and I didn't press him on his decision. I mentioned that baseball sign ups are now, too. He asked if it is coach pitch again and I told him no, it is kid pitch at his age. "Ok, I will play baseball".
Can you hear the silence?? I pressed him on this and am making him wait and think about it before I sign him up for it. But the best part was when he told his Dad that he wanted to play baseball again. Husband hasn't stopped smiling since. I may even see if I can sign Husband up as coach. He will appoint himself one anyway, it may as well be official!!
I didn't go as crazy today with food prep for the week as I did last week. I still have a couple hard boiled eggs left as well as some turkey burgers. I did get some of the kids lunches made and I have a decent arsenal of fruits and veggies ready to go. I made a pork roast for dinner and 5 turkey sausages that will be my lunch at work thru out the week. I feel like I am ready for the week.
Tomorrow is my last day off. I plan on a good workout and maybe a little browsing at some local stores. Nothing I need but it is fun to look.
Have a good week! Will post my weight on Weds.
Cat
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