Proud Dad
So I have to tell you. My son’s coach pitch baseball team just won the regional tournament. I’m very proud of them. They were the team to beat, and lost only once, in what could have been the championship. But it was a double elimination tournament, so we had to play Monday night. They played great and won 15 to 6. Go Chargers!
I only played football at 65 lbs and soccer in junior high. That was my organized sports experience. i was more the “Science Team Nerd” and later the “Theatre Geek”. I always had the crazy parents and yelling coaches image in my head when “little league” was mentioned. We were lucky to land in a good little league community. There are always some crazy parents, but for the most part, it’s like a big family.
One little boy was so socially and physically inept at the beginning of the season, I really worried if he would play out the year. Every week, we saw an improvement. He gained better control of his body, began hitting the ball, and wasn’t so much of a terror in the dugout. He came to Jack’s birthday party, and seemed to almost fit in.
So, my advice for the day is getting you child involved. Rather it is sports, arts, church, or something else. It helps with social skills, as well as, exercise.
I wish I could talk Jack into Tap Dancing. He has the dance in his soul…or maybe he just can’t set still. I think pee-wee football is next.
June 13th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
Congratulations to your son and the Chargers!
I was one of those kids whose parents tried to encourage to be more athletically active but I got lazy, especially in my highschool years, and resisted. I regret it now. Keeping children active is definitely a good thing to do.
June 14th, 2007 at 4:25 pm
Congratulations to your son! What a cute picture too.
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