Stealing 2nd

My Son Hutch is playing his 1st season of Pitching Machine.  

To best describe his love for the Game, let me draw you back to the days of T-ball.  While playing outfield Hutch's favorite thing to do was play in the dirt.  But this was not the "normal" playing in the dirt,  Hutch was digging with his hat while it is still on his head.  Do you get the picture?   Bending at the waist, digging with his hat that is still on his head.  The worst part, I was standing beside him on the field watching the batter.  Well at least one of us was into the game :).

Hutch is one of the youngest on the team, so if he gets a hit, he literally Jumps up and down on first base and gives "winks and thumbs up" to everyone he knows.  Last night Hutch took off running to second for the steal, which was not the plan of his coach (My husband).  He made it safely and actually made a run with the next batters hit.  The game ended and we went to Tasty Freeze for ice cream to celebrate the win.  Coach Larry asked Hutch " Do I need to call the Cops?  You were "stealing" 2nd."  Hutch laughed and answered ""I didn't REALLY steal the base, Cause I didn't take it home"

Mom Lesson:    "Meaningless!  Meaningless!"  says the Teacher.  "Utterly Meaningless!  Everything is meaningless."  Ecclesiastes 1:2 I have spent more time then I care to admit pushing my boys to be perfect.  Yet my favorite memories from baseball have nothing to do with great plays and wins.  I love the moments when they mess up.  Enjoy your children, laugh instead of stressing over crazy moments.