It began this morning: Pregame show at the baseballmomster's! The game is not until 5, but we are already in prep mode! My oldest even was unsure about going to our complex's pool, just incase it made us run late (this was 4hrs before we have to leave). Everything we're doing seems centered around "the baseball" today - the requests for extra TV/video game time are not so bothersome today, "save your evergy for the game, son...", and everything the boys try to play in the backyard has me checking on them way more than usual, just incase of injury!
Nutritionally, it always seems like such a nightmare (I'm a classic overthinker, and when my hubby reads this he will laugh).....did my son the right balance of protein/carbs/fruit/veggies.....or just DID HE EAT ENOUGH??!!! Not to forget being hydrated....."Drink your water.."......"did you drink water..."....."here, sip some more water..." blah-blah-WATER-blah.....I think I probably sound like that Charlie Brown teacher "BLAH-BLAH-BAAAAA"
Then of course, the wardrobe.....I almost had a heart attack this morning as I was folding the laundry, only to discover ONE clean sock without it's partner! I felt as though my life was flashing before me, and started constructing a panic-attack-list of options of what to possibly do to rectify the situation.....thankfully none of the options had to be explored, upon the discovery that the prodical-sock had been swallowed by one of Hubby's workout shirts! I thanked God, and returned said-sock to it's grateful partner, wondering if there is medication specifically for baseball-headcases such as myself.
And then there was the lunch-time pep-talk.....the "pick up your team mates" speech, the "don't go thinking this is an easy win" piece, and the "I love watching you play, I love you so much, I'm always proud of you" thing......Poor kid has heard it all before, but I am blessed with a patient and understanding son who knows exactly how to humor his poor crazy mother! He listened well, added a few of his own comments and opinions, then artfully switched the discussion to something else!
With a three hour window until the time we allotted for "leave the house" (a conservative 1/2 hr before we actually have to leave), I try to occupy myself.....thus writing this blog post - the perfect distraction for the baseballmomster, who is currently trying to NOT show her son what pre-game jitters are!
The motivation to write this blog came when I realized that in my older son's world, the baseball field is where life makes sense. My hope is to write a balanced view on youth baseball, from a Mom's perspective. I don't have all the answers, I never want to come across as though I think I am an expert....my goal is to keep it real, keep it fun.....and always love the game!
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