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Let's Play (Wee) Ball!

We decided to sign PJ up to play Wee-ball in the city league near us. It is the only sport that they have for 3 year olds, and we figured that it would be good for him on so many levels. He has been pumped about playing ever since we took him to sign-ups! We took him out and found the perfect glove, and a few balls to practice with. He kept asking us over and over "Mommy, Daddy, are you gonna go to my baseball game and sit in a chair and watch me play?" It was so cute.

Since the first practice was on a Thursday, I packed a snack to give him when I picked him up from school since we would go straight to the baseball field. He talked about playing the whole way there. We finally got to the park and he met his coach and his teammates (3 and 4 year olds).

They raced to the field and immediately got to work. First thing they learned was all of the names of the bases. After that, they practiced running them. It was really quite humorous to see the kids running all over the place, but surprisingly, they picked up pretty quickly.

After they ran the bases, they partnered up and rolled the ball back and forth, catching it in their glove.

They had to squat down in the right position, and a few times, after PJ had his turn, he would turn to me to make sure I was still watching and wave.

Next, they practiced throwing the ball, but first they had to warm up their arms!

They go the kids close to the fence and that was where they were supposed to aim. The parents would hoot and cheer after every single person threw the ball, even if it just dropped straight down to the ground.

Once they all threw the ball, they tried to catch. Again, the parents all cheered for each child when it was their turn. PJ left the ball field feeling so excited and proud of himself. I was so impressed with the coach and his assistance. To have 22 3 and 4 year olds playing weeball is no easy task!

For his second practice, the kids ran through the same drills as before, only this time they got to practice fielding, hitting, and then running the bases. You would never know that these kids had never played, nor seen a game of baseball in their lives... If you had just walked up, you would have thought they were playing a real game!

Here are a few shots of PJ playing in the infield:

Ready for the ball



I got it!



Throwing it to first base

And now it was his turn to hit:



Getting ready



Waiting on his teammate to hit so he can run



Coming around to Home Plate!

We will miss a few practices due to Spring Break, but we will be there for the first game which is supposed to be on April 2nd! As far as we have been told, their team name is the Angels, and they should be getting their numbers soon! I am so proud of my big boy, and can't wait to watch him hit his first homerun!

Hello???

  Now that I have (hopefully) enticed you with my catchy title, and with the adorable picture of my faux hawk rockin' little man, I must let you in on the REAL purpose of this post!

  Although the main reason I blog is so that I can keep an account of my sometimes crazy, yet wonderfully sweet life with my husband and kids, it is nice to know that I have people who enjoy reading about our everyday adventures! Problem is, I'm not sure who, if anyone (okay I do know 1 or 2 people that read) reads because for lack of a better description, I hardly get any love by way of comments! So, I am asking (more like pleading and begging) if you read this, even if I don't  know you, please please please leave a comment on this post!!!!! It would mean a whole lot to me if you did!!!!

1, 2, 3...

Finally, the third tooth decided to make it's grand entrance last night! So happy that Addisyn will have a bit of relief now, at least until the next one decides to appear! It's so crazy how different siblings can be! PJ had 4 teeth by 4 months, and all of them in by 11 months! He had really no issues with it, and at times you couldn't tell that a new tooth was getting ready to rear it's ugly head!!! Addisyn, however, chews and screams and drools... And then all of the sudden, that chubby cheeked, smiling baby reappears!

My Sweet (Sick) Girl

On Thursday, Betsy texted me at around 10:30 and said Addisyn had just woken up from her nap and had a fever of 102.6. I had to wait until they got someone to cover my class, but I had already set an appointment up with Dr. Hugger for that afternoon. She took one look at her and could tell how sick she was. Her diagnosis: a double ear infection, with lots of congestion and wheezing. She prescribed her Amoxicillin, steroids and breathing treatments every 6 hours. This last weekend was the roughest I have yet to experience with Addisyn. She literally cried for 6 hours straight on Saturday. I have never felt so helpless in my entire life. Thankfully, she is doing much better and seems to be herself again. Here are a few pictures to illustrate how we spent most of the weekend....









So ready to have this smiley baby feeling all better, especially since we are leaving for our Spring Break trip on Friday!