Cubs lose

So Evan started his baseball tournament last night. They lost in the first round to a team they run ruled the last time we played them. We struck out 11 times! 11 times in a machine pitch game - it was awful. Evan had one of those which just thrilled me to no end. Luckily I was out beyond the fence watching my two year old so he didn't hear my displeasure. He ended up playing well, making some plays and hit the other time up but still it was no bueno.

Observations:
Baseball parents are worse than soccer parents. Its amazing, I'm convinced its because soccer isn't as popular so that parents can't really state an opinion. They have not played and lack some knowledge on the game. A lot of parents have played and watched baseball so they have their given right to state opinions. They think at least and are more than ready to state away.

Be careful when you gossip about how bad other parents are, you always seem to get close or below their level if your not careful.

Its 8 yr. old baseball - there are no scouts - mistakes can occur without the world ending.

Watching him have fun was the best part of the year!

Later

Updates

Me - I'm in the most boring part of the year. After school ends and before camp and club practices begin. Trying to get the backyard in shape. Spending time with the boys. These two weeks remind me that I really am a creature that loves routine and although I complain, likes to be busy. The same old evil in my coaching is rising up, it's time for me to give out scholarships - which is just a beatdown. Everyone wants money and every parent feels their beautiful child deserves it. AGHH.

Kelly - Is getting prettier the more I look at her. It's like a morning breeze everytime she walks into the room. I thank the Lord everyday that she's my wife - it's like watching the Red Sox and Cowboys play and win their champiopnships on the same day when I'm with her. HaHa maybe exaggerating a little but she is awesome and we are having an awesome time together. She really is my best friend and no one gets my dumb humor like she does. Plus she's hot so that's a bonus.

Alec - I strive to continue to get closer to my oldest boy. We have the most in common, which is not always good. I know where he's coming from but sometimes it hits too close to home. I really strive to keep a good relationship with him plus continue to keep him in check. This, with his personality, doesn't always work really well. He's doing great in scouts and loves to read. I praise the Lord he gave me a boy that doesn't have sports in his interests because it really has given me an awesome challenge to grow. He's such an introvert that its great to watch because I seem to know the path he's going down before he's there and I feel like I can really help.

Evan - I struggle at this part because he has a personality that I would love to have as a person much less having a child like that. He's so tigger, with a laid back side. He's bouncy and popular. He also is really cool with the fact that if things go wrong or right he'll be o.k. I like to challenge him to make friends with all people he comes in contact with. He is somewhat of a leader without trying. He is sensitive and will have challenges but he seems to roll with the punches, which will keep him having fun.

Owen - Look up youngest child in the dictionary and you see this precious, slightly spoiled youngster. He rules the house with an iron fist. He is doing great learning to scooter around the outside and inside of the house. Plus has a battery operated four wheeler to hit the backyard with. He actually rides it and tops it out at 1 mile an hour (thank you uncle rob and aunt stacy). He is really a blessing and its fun to watch him grow. It doesn't hurt that he loves his daddy although mommy is making up some ground - I gotta send her back to work.

NHL - I'm proud of the league. They have made it back from the strike and t.v. audiences are getting bigger. Plus they picked up ESPN for next year so they will get back to where they were or pass it. The avalanche have to get better for me to be truly happy. It wouldn't kill me to have the BlueJackets in the playoffs either!

Scout - Still the dog of the family, which is what her goal was last year this time. She looks like shes growing as a dog - more mature and seems to be at peace at where she is in life.

Later

I'm back

My favorite day happened Saturday. Wake up and start to work on the yard. My friend John told me that he knows I'm officially old when I look forward to days like that. Its the truth, when did sleeping in, eating brunch, watching T.V. til 5pm then starting my Saturday get replaced by - waking up early, getting to Lowe's, buying mulch (three truck loads full), weeding the play areas, mowing the grass and then putting the mulch down. I have no clue but I loved it. Throw in a few beers and cooking out and it was really a fun day. Oh by the way I know I'm old because the next morning my back hurt so bad I looked like I was 67 instead of 27 - i mean 37.

Later