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Baseball Fun

It's time for baseball. After weeks of trying to figure out what league CJ would play, what team still needed players, what was required of parents for kids to participate, we finally got CJ started in Little League. CJ is a member of the Giants for the Newark Little League. Above you see a pic from his first practice. We can really tell how much running club as increased his speed.
CJ had a great time. Mama...not so much.

The first day of practice was on a Tuesday when Casey has school. That means it was up to me to take CJ and Ceirnan to the park. No problem, right? The only issue was Ceirnan had gone to her first dentist visit and had thrown up all over the office before Case could even sign her in. However, she seemed to be feeling better and had not been sick again so Case thought she'd be fine to go. She was for the first five minutes until she threw up all over herself. Did I mention there was not an extra change of clothes in the car? Mama tells CJ that he can't practice because she needs to get Ceirnan home. CJ tries to be brave, but after weeks of being excited he makes it to the car and loses it. By this point, I realize I can't get Ceirnan home until she cleans her up a bit. Needless to say, I send CJ onto the field to practice while I clean up Ceirnan (who now says she's fine and wants to play) and make her play quietly in the car with me. Luckily, the car could park right up against the outfield fence so I could see and hear everything going on. Long day...

I am sure that CJ will never forget his first day of baseball practice. I know I won't forget how it felt when he said, "Mama, you saved the day. You saved the day."

If you are interesting in tracking CJ's standings you can go here- http://www.leaguelineup.com/teams_baseball.asp?sid=972321155&teamid=3991651&url=newarknationalll

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