Blue Claws Baseball

So we have a child playing an organized sport! We haven't had any of our kids playing anything. I think it is because they were just young and our oldest two lack interest in playing. So when Davis agreed to play we were excited. We decided to go with Columbia Little League instead of Parks and Rec. We were told he was going to need to tryout! I have to admit I was nervous for him! It all went well and he was put on the Blue Claws team. I think he is the youngest team member and one of the few who have never played before. The coaches are pretty serious and they have really taught them a lot. Davis has improved so much over these past couple weeks and most importantly he LOVES it!

Notice the ball just to the left of the red chair? He was a little late on his swing in this picture.

He is so tiny and so skinny! I promise we feed him!

The coaches require him to wear a cup! He has spent many innings in outfield punching his cup because.....he can?
There is something that just warms your heart when you see your kids accomplishing something they love and also watching them improve. Davis had one game that he struck out several times in a row. He slowly walked off the field, sat on the bench and put his head down but couldn't keep the tears back. Daniel went and put his arms around him and told him that it is OK because his mom just struck out in her softball game the night before. We took the pitching machine home and went to the park a few times during the following week and now he is hitting like a champ! He is so funny, full of laughter, energy, and excitement. He is a wonderful boy and I am glad he is ours.