Season begins..

Less than 24 hours after Kelsey's softball season ended Chase's baseball season began (I did enjoy those few hours of relaxation..ha!)  This year we are on the Red Sox team.  This is his first year Chase is playing FARM, although he is still 6 he was bumped up from t-ball.  This is a whole new experience.  No more going easy, no more "just one more pitch"....these parents are serious.  Luckily Chase has no fear and was ready to get swinging!

The first couple of games were spent mostly in center field waiting for a fly ball...or any ball to come his way.

The last few games he was asked to be catcher, or rather volunteered.  Did I mention he has no fear?  He is the littlest on the team, but was ready to take on a big job.  He looks so cute drowning in the catchers outfit.  As nervous as I am watching, it makes me smile watching him have fun.

Speaking of FUN, I saw this poem the other day and wanted to write it down so I will remember what it is all about (Okay really I wish I could give this to a few parents who I want to strangle at the games).

HE'S JUST A LITTLE BOY

He stands at the plate with his heart pounding fast;

The bases are loaded; the die has been cast,

Mom and Dad cannot help him; he stands all alone.

A hit at this moment would send the team home.

The ball nears the plate; he swings and he misses;

There's a groan from the crowd; with some boos and some hisses.

A thoughtless voice cries, "Strike out the bum!"

Tears fill his eyes; the game's no longer fun.

Remember-He's just a boy who stands all alone.

So open your heart and give him a break,

For it's moments like this a man you can make.

Keep this in mind when you hear someone forget.

He's just a little boy, not a man yet.