The boys had their first practice on Monday, and if you follow me on Twitter, you might have noticed that the only word to properly describe it was "fiasco." It had nothing to do with ten inexperienced 4-6 year olds wielding aluminum "swords," and everything to do with the complete lack of organization on the coach's part (who showed up about 40 min. late) and the fact that we all PAID for the pleasure of standing around on a field with no shade in 100 degree 100% humid weather. Even the "breeze" felt similar to when you open your preheated oven and get slapped in the face with the winds of hell.
Here are the boys with their pal, Leah Aren't they all just brimming with delight? This picture? Was the theme of the entire evening. Last night's practice was the second of three practices before the inaugural game on Tuesday. We were informed on Monday night that we have the distinct honor of being the only team who will be squeezing in 3 practices in prior to game day.
You know, because small children really need the extra practice for a game where no one keeps score, everyone bats, and there's no declared winner.
I will admit that the practice went slightly better than Monday's. The coach was only 10 minutes late.
The children ran the bases a couple of dozen times to get the "hang" of basically running in a misshapen circle and practiced throwing and catching. I use the terms "throwing" and "catching" extremely loosely. Overall, the boys seemed to enjoy themselves a teensy bit more.
Unless "enjoyment" is measured by the amount of whining about the heat or their individual levels of thirst which apparently reached deathly proportions. Then they didn't enjoy themselves at all.
I'm telling you, our anticipation and excitement over the coming season is palpable. We absolutely can't WAIT...for it to end.
Wow - that doesn't sound (or look) like fun at all.
ReplyDeleteGuess I should prepare myself for my trip to Dallas next month???
I love how you described that! It's like I was there in the heat!
ReplyDeletea-hahahaha my son just pick flowers and digs for worms!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun summer. We just signed M1 up for INDOOR soccer. You know, INDOORS, where there is A/C!!
ReplyDeleteThis is why we do swim team... my kids can't take the humid heat... it's the only sport left.
ReplyDeleteAs for the parents? We're doomed to a fate of roasting in the heat watching the kids...
I'm so sorry! You paint a very amusing picture though. Sorry to find amusement in your misery!
ReplyDeleteOrganized sports...don't know that I've ever participated in one that was actually ORGANIZED!
Yeah, this is exactly why my boys won't start baseball until the fall. You crack me up!
ReplyDeleteLove the picture! Their expression are priceless!
ReplyDeletehaha, SO funny.
ReplyDeleteI DO love the original Parent Trap, but we didn't own it so it wasn't a staple of my childhood. It is a classic though!
Oh and about your comment on my other post about missions, yeah, using business as a platform for missions is a great idea. People here at my job are going that direction more and more, particularly to get into countries that are totally closed to mission orgs.
ReplyDeleteOh lady. I know exactly what you mean. I hate that I can't walk outside without all my makeup melting off. Oh Texas! You are so awesome and yet sometimes you make me want to die. :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, Leeland was there and what I heard from them I liked (my first exposure to their music), but to be honest at that point I was concentrating on ice cubes and umbrellas and conversations with friends more than the music! :)
ReplyDeleteHey, I just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for an award on my blog....
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