Its that time of the year; new baseball cleats being purchased, mitts worked in, and arms stretched out. Its Little League season and teams are forming. Our friend Crazed Parent has an excellent post on her feelings and behaviors as she watches her son start T-ball this spring. Its truly great time of year for families across America and around the world. From Crazed Parent.
And I have to make an embarrassing confession. At his game later in the day, he made a move that made me jump out of my seat and yell. And I looked back at the other parents and realized they were all yelling too. The play? He was stuck between third and the plate, a true game of pickle with the gal on third base coming after him. And he hustled his way to the plate and scored a run.
I felt that odd mixture of pride and complete mortification: My kid just did something really cool and scored a run! But oh sweet Jesus, did I really catapult my body that quickly and far?
Oh yes I did.
I swore to my fellow team parents I would try my hardest to never do it again.
I hope they did not see my fingers crossed behind my back.
So go out there, have fun, and by all means, cheer for your kids and their teammates. You can even cheer for their opponents when they make a great play or show true grit.
BTW, are you and your kids part of the Family Fantasy Sports Champions Club? Membership is Free, sign-up now. and also don’t forget to download the Introduction and First Chapter (Competing and Setting Goals) of The Book of Champions: Motivational Quotes and Tools for Kids and Families.
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