Ball Season Skywatch

Around our house, spring means ball. T-ball, baseball, softball--all three kids are involved so we are hoppin'!

This is Ethan's first year, and I am really enjoying watching him learn and play. I am not sure how most leagues handle batting for t-ball, but our coaches pitch six balls then bring out the tee if the batter still hasn't gotten a hit. Ethan still sometimes needs the tee. Other times, he hits it and then tries to remember what he is supposed to do next.



I had to laugh at the first practice I attended because he hit the ball and ran half-way to third base before he realized the coach was telling him to run the other way. He doesn't always run to the next base either as the next runner is coming around behind him. He's busy kicking the dirt or gazing up into the sky. Good thing he has patient coaches.

Henry is improving each year he plays. He is at the age now where being good at it really matters to him, so he works hard. He's got a great coach this year who is strong on teaching the skills, but also excellent at offering encouragement and positive reinforcement.


Megan is rather new to the sport having decided volleyball wasn't really her thing. This is only her second year, but she's learning to pitch and is really enjoying that. Thank goodness our neighbor knows something about softball. She came over one night last week to coach Megan for a bit. She was able to help her with the proper technique.



Skies are grey here today. But I'm hoping the rain will hold off long enough to get the games in. What does your sky look like today? Check out SkyWatch Fridayto view more.