The Boys of Spring...er, Summer?  They're in full swing...pun intended.  Yep, Baseball!

5 yo is playing tee-ball.  He's a lefty, and trying to work with righty equipment is a challenge...especially when you realize AFTER the start of the season that he's probably only throwing right handed because of the glove he's using and that he really should throw left handed.  We figured we'd see what was more comfortable, but we're realizing that he is much stronger and better coordinated with that left hand...off to look for a glove, and the lefty gloves were scarce in his small size.  Nevertheless, we found a couple of options, not too expensive, so he's set for at least the next 4 years! 

His practice last night was a little tense, as we have a special needs student playing.  There are behavioral issues, and the child is physically doing things to other kids, tackling, teasing, etc.  The coaches can't really do a good job with the rest of the team while this child constantly distracts.  The worst was the boy swinging at another child, aiming for her head...could have been very bad.  The league officials were made aware, and hopefully, they'll intervene.  It was nerve wracking.

11 yo has a wonderful pair of coaches, we're very impressed with how involved ALL of the kids are.  There is constant movement and activity, not enough time to get bored and fool around, but for those who choose to goof off, there are laps to run!    The kids seem to have good attitudes, and ds seems like he's really having a lot of fun!  He tried catching last night, and enjoyed it. 

7 yo has a good coach, as well.  Their first practice involved some good drills, and I had an enjoyable chat with coach's wife, who is the team mom.  She took her son out of practice early in order to get him to AWANA at a local church.  It's a blessing to know that baseball isn't the be all and end all, and that there is precedence on more important things.  Coach expressed a priority on fairness, everyone playing, everyone having their turns.  Also, very thrilled with this! 

Of course, it makes for a busy springtime, but there are things that the young men will learn through their involvement...and it's nice as a homeschool mom to realize the blessing of flexibility, and further to realize that there are great lessons that don't need to be learned in the 4 walled surroundings of a school!