Tons of play time at the Baseball Field...Batter Up!

The weather has been so nice.  It’s the middle of March and we are seeing upper 70’s lower 80’s temperatures. As a result, Zoe is venturing outside more.  Which is great. She likes to go out and ride her scooter and big wheel.  She also likes to spend time in the dirt making castles and forts. This week in gymnastics Zoe was able to take in one parent so we could see what they have her working on. With Sonja traveling on business I got the pleasure to hang with Zoe.  During our time together, Zoe worked on the balance beam, uneven bars, pommel horse and the rings.  I was impressed on how far Zoe has come in the last 6 months.  Her balance and dexterity has improved significantly.  Now she is in the youngest group so their activities are relatively basic when compared to the older girls. I forgot how cool it was for your child to actually want you there versus our 14 year old who look for every excuse not to be seen with either of his parents (unless he wants something like food or money). Zoe really looks forward to  gymnastics, I am glad we found something she truly enjoys. Now, both Sonja and I have to learn a new sport...should be fun...

Sonja will be traveling again on a girl’s only mini vacation in a few weeks.  So Zoe gets to again spend time with her dad and brother. We will have to think of something fun while her mom is away at play. One thing I know for sure, I will be making at least one McDonald’s run. Zoe absolutely loves McDonald's cheeseburger happy meals.

The last few weeks for Nathaniel have been high drama as he competed for a slot on his high school baseball team.  He made the first cut and was waiting to hear the final decisions.  The good news is he made the team.  The coach said he was one of the three top players trying out and looked forward to having him on the team. During practice the coaches have him playing shortstop which is a new position for him. He had his first game and started playing shortstop.He made two really great plays.   One of the young men (Pat)  who is on his team.  Was on his traveling team for years. Nathaniel was always at First and Pat was at shortstop, now in high school it is reversed. Both sets of parents thought it was very ironic.  We are all excited to transition from wrestling to baseball. So this will be Zoe’s third season of baseball including last year’s spring/summer and fall leagues.  So she is now a veteran. She has already made friends with a few girls who are also their cheering on their brothers.  Zoe spends most of her time playing and does not take much notice of the game or her brother…great she enjoys being outside as she has another game to watch (scratch that)...I mean play at on Monday when Nathaniel plays against all his middle school and elementary school friends.

Zoe at the baseball park making mountains in the gravel

Nathaniel before his first High school game

Happy Birthday to Sonja (March 20th) and Nathaniel (March 24th).  Zoe your birthday is only about two months away! You will be five years old and you will have been with our family almosya  year! Wow...how time flies....

All is well otherwise…so glad we are heading into spring.  So many fun things to do…