Deogratias

OK - Maybe Swim Team Only

Today I took Luke1 to tryouts for allstar baseball with every intention that he would make the team and we would participate.  Tryouts went very well and he performed at least as well as the other boys in attendance and better than many.   He did a super job and had a great time.  However, when I was leaving I learned that during the season there would be practice 5 days a week and a game every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and that it would end up costing about $500.  Needless to say, we decided against it.  That is just too much for a 7 year old.  Tryouts were fun, but no thank you.   

Swim Team and Baseball?!!

When I decided I wanted the boys to participate in swim team this summer, only one of them showed an interest - Luke1.  Considering the fact that he is the child that never stops moving, I realized that he was the very best candidate.  After all, what better way for him to spend 6 weeks in the summer than working all of his energy off in the pool.  So after treking through the cold rain and standing out in the cold for 20 minutes and laying down $140, he's signed up.  Everyone was excited about Luke1 becoming a member of the Torpedos!  There are 4 practices and one swim meet per week.

Then last night we received a call from Luke1's baseball coach with the great news that he was asked to try out for the Allstar Team this summer.  What a great opportunity for our family's best athlete!  So this means, $160, two practices and one game per week.  Plus the possibility (very, very slim) of missing Luke1 missing our planned summer vacation by advancing to the World tournament in July.   But who could deny him that opportunity.  He was so excited about it. 

For so many years I said that in order for the boys to play a sport or do an activity, they would all have to do the same thing.  I wasn't considering the fact that each of them is unique.  DV is suited to Boy Scouts where he can hang out with his buddies, go camping and participate in all sorts of outdoor activities.  Han is the musician in the family who is about to complete book 1 of his piano school and advance to book 2.  And Luke 1 is the little athlete who excells in every sport he tries.  I have to realize that God gave each of them special talents to pursue and enjoy.  And since Dad is now working out of the house, it makes it easier for us to participate in more.   My final hope on this subject is that all this activity will help Luke1 to finally stop sucking his thumb.  Maybe he'll be too busy!!

Baseball

We  had two games today at 8:30 a.m. with pictures preceding the games.  Unfortunately, this meant the whole family didn't get to see both games.  Dad is one of the coaches of Luke1's team, so he went there,  while Mom went to DV's game.  Luke1 apparently performed superbly, finishing the game with a double play and winning the game, but unfortunately DV's team lost 5-3.  Both boys have games scheduled tomorrow, but I suspect they may be rained out.