Everything REALLY does happen for a reason. Like I've said many times before, I'm a firm believer in that. I know many of you are used to, and even enjoy, when I rag on my children and pretend they drive me nuts. I used to think that everyone knew that was just me playing around and trying to put a little humor into those moments that put some parents OVER THE EDGE. But apparently some people don't quite understand that and think that I'm really out to make the lives of my children miserable. And while I might actually DO THAT ... it's by no means INTENTIONAL ... most of the time.
Ahem.
So, please give me this one post to brag on my kid. I'll make it short, sweet, and to the point. I sincerely hope it won't be too painful for you.
Jake.
Baseball.
Had his first practice since the baseball dilemma that bugged me more than it did him.
Went up for his first at bat on his rec league team ...
Hit a rocket to right center field for a clean double.
Yahoo!
Sweet!
This from the kid who couldn't hit the ball to save his life the past 3 years and always batted last on his team. Another thing I'm a firm believer in ... CONFIDENCE! And it seems he has a little now ... and it shows. I'm so proud of him and think he's going to have a blast this year playing ball.
On to chess ...
Jake earned 2 trophies and a medal this weekend in the final tournament of a series. He was first place on his school team of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders ... and was very excited to have been able to accept the trophy for his school.
So ... it seems that the kid can do both. Baseball and chess.
Okay. That's it. I won't brag anymore.
And don't worry ... I'll be sure to let you all know as soon as the kid screws up.
It's bound to happen.
Just sayin'.
