Softball Season

Yes, I know it is February and freezing.  But our HouseHould is gearing up for softball season.  Tryouts are Wednesday the 15th.  Chris is excited about getting his second season as head coach underway.  Last season he took the Henry Clay Lady Bluedevils all the way to the Regional Final for the first time in school history.  With several returning players and a year of experience under his belt he is expecting a great season again this year. 

This means a few things for our family.  One major thing is we don't see him very much during this time of year.  With a full time job and practice 6 days a week there is not much time for anything else.  This is a sacrifice our family is willing to make.  It is difficult I won't lie.  I am basically a single mom during this time and the kids miss seeing their dad.  But it is something Chris loves with his whole heart and it makes him happy.  He doesn't really like his job so this is something that fulfills him.  If he could make a living at coaching he would do only that, but it doesn't pay so that isn't possible right now.  We love him and support him because he works sooo hard to support our family. 

Also he truly loves these girls.  He loves coaching and the game, but his true love lies with the kids.  He cares about them and wants them to succeed soo badly.  He works to help them improve and when possible find scholarships for college.  He loves coaching, he loves keeping stats, he loves the game.  But more than all of that he loves the kids.  And I believe that is what makes him successful.  The parents can be difficult.  The school can be difficult.  The budget can be difficult.  The girls are what keeps him going.  I can only hope that one day the parents and kids can truly appreciate what he does and how much I sacrifice and our kids sacrifice for them. 

I love sports, I always have.  It is something that originally drew Chris and I together.  So to have it be such a huge part of our lives seems natural.  I love going to the games and watching the girls play and Chris coach.  The kids love running around at the ballpark.  Both of them have literally been going to the ballpark since they were born.  I can honestly say Kyle may hold a record for most games attended/fewest innings watched.  He has been know to read books during huge games.  (we are not sure sometimes how he is our child)

 Lyla seems to show more interest in the game so far.  She loves playing ball and will turn most any household item/toy into a bat.  Time will tell.  But what we do now for now is we are looking foward  to getting back to the ballpark.  Go Bluedevils!!