Play Ball!

Dane's first game was last night. It turned out to be quite a long COLD evening spent at the 

ballpark. We came about an hour early to watch the T-ball game that my nephew was playing. It was adorable. Some of those kids are super tiny.

Dane's team was suppose to start at 7:15 but it was well after 7:30 before it got started because there was another T-ball game ahead of the them that ran over. 

They played so well! I was actually pleasantly surprised. From what I'd seen at practice I wasn't expecting much. Dane did great! He hit everytime he was up to bat and scored several times! The game seemed never-ending. It got dark and as so we had to move to the field that had lights. So, the game ends at 9:45pm!! Omg. But wait there's more..... after they tallied the score. ....it was a TIE. Oh, Nooooooooo! Nobody wanted to play another inning. It was 9:45!! So, we game them a point and let them "win" so we could leave.

Did I mention it was FREEZING COLD!? Ugg.

Doesn't he look adorable! 

Practice Makes Perfect

My friend and fellow baseball mom took these pictures of Dane during one of the first practices. If you've ever been to a practice of younger boys you'll know there is alot of playing around in the dirt. My parents will enjoy this because I remember my little brother getting in trouble for doing the same thing. He's getting better now and maybe because the coach will make you run if he catches you goofing off in the dirt.

Dane & Joe

Batter up! 

Dane's first game is Fri night. I hope it goes well. He's pretty nervous. He's mentioned only wanting to practice and not having any games because he's worried people will laugh at him. 

Just a few random Olive pics because she's adorable. 

Even asleep

and all dolled up.

Today my dad is going to watch Olive for a few hours so i can go get a massage.

I'm so excited for this. Mostly because of this knot in my right shoulder that I've had for a few weeks (gonna blame that on my job) and for my sore muscles (probably running related). Going to consider this an early Mothers Day present to myself.

Saturday/Sunday

I'm officially off work for the next week and I'm very excited about this. I needed a break......big time.  So we started the weekend off right and did a little shopping. Both the kids were in need of some warmer weather clothes. I picked up some birthday party supplies for Miss Olive.  A baseball helmet for Dane (his first game is coming up on Friday). I needed new sunglasses because I have no idea what happened to my old pair and a 2 new pair of running capris. 

Target. Olive helps me choose new glasses.

She did good but we skipped over nap time so she passed out on our way to get some ice cream. I couldn't resist a picture of the drool that ran down her sweet little chin.

Sunday morning I tried our my new running outfit. Felt great. Comfortable. The night before i was questioned by my running partner on what kind of distance i was going to try for.. i said 9ish and then that's all I could think of the whole run. I said 9 so I better get 9 and that's why it's helpful to have someone to be accountable to. My pace was pretty good too. Esp for that new distance. 

For no real reason i was feeling "blue" this past week. Maybe i was just tired. This run was just what i needed for a pick me up. 

Coming up this week....

I get my hair done. Cutting off a bit and boosting up the color. 

Dane has a school roller skating party (haven't totally commited to this yet)

Dane has a baseball scrimmage.

Dane's 1st baseball game.

Good thing I'm not working this week. Busy busy.

Ball Park Mom

I didn't mention this. Dane started baseball practice a few weeks ago. Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30. He loves it and that's what matters. I don't. It's hectic to rush from work, pick the kids up, rush home,  rush to whip up dinner and rush down to the ball field. Lately, it's been colder in the evenings too and last night Olive threw a major fit when I said it was time to leave. She was having a blast playing with her friend Sammie. I told her it was time to go and she immediately started screaming and running from me. I chased her down, told Dane to grab his stuff and meet us at the car and I then proceeded to carry a screaming, crying, kicking 2 year old back to the car. Mind you Dane's team practices at one of the back ball fields and it was probably a solid 1/4 mile to the car. People were staring.  It wasn't pretty and it wasn't over either. I buckled her in and she continued to scream at the top of her lungs. Yes, I spanked her. She went straight to her room and bed for the evening as soon as we got in the door and I NEVER want to take her to practice again. Ever.