Home Sweet Home

So were back from our out of town baseball weekend. I really hope we stay on town from now on. We can loss just as well in the comfort of our own house & beds. LOL. Well to be honest we were the only ones who stayed. The rest decided to just drive back home. But I was just to tired and had already checked in Fri. The rest drove down Sat. Oh Well.

Even Catcher Dude played rough, well his batting. He usually doesn't have a bad game behind the plate. His throw to second could be better. (Actually it better get better before spring) Blue calling batters interference when he is throwing to third would be a MIRACLE!!

They played three games and lost them all. 2-16, 2-5, & 5-7. Catcherdude played second a few times and twice he had some really good plays. The bats really didn't come alive. CD's bat should be buried. LOL.

With 9 AB. 1 Hit. 1 Run. 1 RBI. 3 Strike Out. 1 Stolen Base. His AVG for the weekend .111. Oh well. Shake it off.

Team #1 is off this week for league play. Team #2 plays again Thursday. The the weekend starts another tournament for #1 team.

That is about all I have on the comings and goings around here.


Have a good Monday! I will try to get back to post a Not Me! Monday.

Jon and Kate Comments

Like migrainemom I was going to avoid this topic. (But seeing how there has not been any baseball to ramble on about .. why the heck not)

Here is migrainemom's blog about this topic and so I will be comment about her post here on my blog as I found I was winded about the topic.


I have watched them and been a fan for a while. Nice family, from what you seen through your TV at least. None of use could really say how this whole thing effected them. It is a shame that when you decide to place yourself in that position people believe they have a right to say and invade your personal space. There is NO reason Paparazzi should be following them around. Really is it anyone business? You or I could got out and sleep have an affair and who would care? So why do they believe it is their, our business? It really is not.

But as far as I am concerned Paparazzi need to stop being in any ones business. How would they like it if their wife and/or husband was followed to a party store, or the hospital to give birth, or buying shoes, etc. It is un-needed! But I will not get on my soap box about Paparazzi and return back to Jon and Kate.

I do agree people are jumping on the ban wagon and not really seen the show. Not necessary ppl. We all have our opinions. But what was very clear on the Season 5 opening .. those are 2 really unhappy ppl. They need to heal. Not be raked over more coals. More rumors. Look what this could possible do to those innocent children. That is not right.

To touch on migrainemom's comment, I do not understand either why other moms need to tear this woman apart. Why we feel the need to tear any mother part. Don't we all (well most level headed, reasonable, moms) do what we feel is the best for our children, husbands, family? Stop over re-acting and jumpin down her throat. Ever thought maybe it was "great" editing on the shows part? Plus with so many down on them her .. sure didn't hurt those ratings. The big season opener of Jon & Kate Plus 8 pulled in 9.8 million viewers, 4 million of which were women in the 18-49 age range. Correct me if I am wrong??? But is that not the range of most moms?


Now for my opinion (since everyone seems to have one) Jon is done with all the lime life. He probably did make wrong choices and those choices decided to cash in. There was one comment Kate made about if she knew what to do to fix this she would.

Is it me or is the answer right there smack in their faces?

STOP! Just stop!

No more books. No more show. She was a nurse and he did .. well whatever he did. Go back to real jobs and no more public. IMO that is what Jon is wanting. Those children are all in school full-time now. Just go back to being normal parents. It is not too late. Sure would some ppl miss the show? Sure. I miss Women’s Murder Club, Canterbury’s Law, and Las Vegas. But the networks aren't going to bring them back. But we live.

I saw what most that watched on a weekly bases. She was getting more and more aggressive, and always on his case. (Again, maybe good editing on the shows part)But when you see the earlier shows there was love, kisses, and smiles. STRESS! That is what that poor family is under and pulling the plug would I bet save a marriage and family of 10.

So there is my ass-essment.







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Prayers for a young child

I stop in occasionally and read Manic Mother. Imagine my shock when I read of her ill son. I can not imagine taking my child in for a routine check of a spider bite, only to find out less than 48 hours later my child has leukemia.

Please keep this family and child in your thoughts.

Memorial Day

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As the Baseball Turns ...

Here is a little baseball soap Opera for you. It is such a story all I could think of was this is a soap opera in the making.

So as far as baseball goes. It was not a pretty week. Can't really expect every game, week to go perfect so you would think just get up and brush it off. Well you would think. But last night was so intense for Catcher Dude. So bad. He actually tried to beat up one of his own pitchers. LOL. Okay. Serious. Not Funny Baseball Mom. Stop. Laughing. (Okay in all fairness, I did not laugh last night.) Then decided he was NOT playing for this second team any longer.

Wait I am getting a head.

Tuesday game. #2 team won 13-4. They had Catcher dude pitch the whole game. He had 10 SO, 3 BB. He actually did really good pitching. As far as batting this game 3 AB, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 SB. So he definitely struggled there.

Wednesday game. #1 team Won 12-6. CD caught the whole game. (His backup was not there so he didn't have to share) His batting this game as good, but I tell ya he sure gets walked a lot! I am told it is because he has a good eye and doesn't swing at bullshit. But he really doesn't get much to work with. So he walked (no pun intended) away with 4 AB, 4 R, 1 3B, 3 BB, 2 SB. That is the first triple he has hit. So he was really happy about that.

Now that brings us to last nights game. Thursday game. #2 team lost 12-17. Now first of all you read 12-17 and you think that wasn't bad. Ah yes, but there is a little more than that. They were the visiting team. They only played top of the third. The bottom of first they were winning 9-4.

After the top of the 2nd they were winning 11-4. Then the home team batted bottom of the second. Then the nightmare started. Catcher dude had pitched first inning. He struggled. That was for sure. He had 1 BB, and 2 SO. (By the way those were the only SO of the game.) But for whatever reason they decided to go with another pitcher start of the next inning. He walked or HBP most of the runs in.

Changed pitcher, he couldn't keep it out of the dirt. But my blocking machine didn't let any past him (unless way over head, or more on third than over plate ..lol) Unfortunately he blocked so many his arms are now black and blue, and bleeding in some spots. He snapped and rushed the mound. (I think at that point was 11-10.)

Guess he was going to take blood from his pitcher. Screaming, flaying arms, pointing his finger, throwing equipment off. (that was before he reached mound .. lol) He reached the mound, and more words were said by him, the pitcher just stood there in horror. Luckily the coach came out. QUICK!

They switched pitchers again. It really didn't get any better. Their pitching just sucks, they have no fielding, and BB and HBP isn't any better. After they had went through entire batting order almost 3 times. They got 3 outs. Score now was 11-17. The game was a lost cause. It had been over the 1:45 minute time limit. Was only going into the top of the third. For whatever reason they let the boys bat again. I could still hear CD screaming over there. I was really think .. heart attack .. any minute. 4 batter made it up. 1 run. Blue called it. Final 12-17. BAD!! Really.


The yelling and screaming didn't really stop when he got over to me. I was actually worried about him. I tried calling Dad Dude to see if he could calm him. Not so much. Finally he quieted. But still was so mad. He could not even speak. All he kept saying is it was not worth all the troubles of playing on this little piss-ass rec league team. He quit! Period. Actually in my horror he was cussing and he has never cussed. (Not that I let him I told him.)

He wouldn't eat. Wouldn't drink. He barely let me tend to his bruised and bleeding arms.

I really feel for him. He works so hard, and to see others just not really care, try, it is hard. His mood this morning was not any better. He is still saying he is not returning to this team. *shrug*

He has practice tomorrow and a game Tuesday. I have tried not to say much to him today. Actually he came home today at 9:30 and has been sleeping since about 11. I am hoping this sleep will help him recover.

Poor Catcher Dude!! He carries teams all the time, and they break his heart when they don't step up.

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It's GONE!

I fought and fought for it's survival. I protested the cons. I gave no pros. But he did it. I had tears as the first swipe went down. My baby is certainly not a baby anymore.

What could I possible be so upset about? What happen in the baseball family today?

Catcherdude shaved for the very first time!!

*wiping tears*

Its all over now. His first cute handsome moustache GONE!! Dang people and their mouths!! First it was the kids at school. Personally I think they were jealous. But still CD would come back to reason and he would decide it was okay. But today .. ugh .. was the final straw when the guy at the sporting place where we did buy all his baseball equipment started teasing him.

There was no talking him (catcher dude) out of it. I tried reasoning. I tried all my speeches. But this time I lost. It is gone. He wouldn't even let me take pictures. *sigh*

It's over now. I cried. Yes you read that right. I cried. Still thinking about it, I get teary eyed. But I am starting to have anger set in. I just might not be kidding about not stepping foot back in the establishment where we have spent many of hours and money in. I just might take business some place else.

So there it is .. another first to add to the growing first list. First foods, First words, First steps, First day of Kindergarten, First shave. *sigh*


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Baseball Highlights

What a boring title. But I could not think of a better one. Brain is still half a sleep I suppose. All the late night games have been rough this week. They were all after 8. After 8 and you should be winding your nights DOWN on school nights, not winding the up.

I was going to post each game and thought nah lets just combine and move on. So if you just took these last 3 games this week.

Catcherdude stats would be as follows:

3 Games, 6 AB, 6 R, 5 H, 1 RBI, 1 HBP, 2 BB, 1 SO, 12 SB ... with a OBP .889, SLG .833, and AVG .833

That is INSANE!! This child is on fire!! I can not believe how well his batting has come along. Just took the right coaches and instructors to bring him outta his shell. (Though I would like to pretend hope it's that new $$$ bat paying off it's debt to me .. LOL)

Just to compare from last year. Last year stats on top, this year on bottom. His total SB for last year was 21. He is already at 33 for this year.

He told me last night his goal for SB for the year is 90. LOL. It is in within his reach. He would however have to acquire 3 Stolen Bases a game.

He was applauded last night for his efforts behind the plate. To quote his coach ..

"only 3 balls got past him tonight .. and those 3? Foul tips."

He is my lil blocking machine. Now teach the pitchers to pitch and he probably wouldn't have to block 100+ balls in a night. Just saying ..

So that about does it on the baseball update. Though as I have been typing (8:50 a.m.) this we got a team caller saying we got invited to a tournament that starts tonight, so I am waiting on here if this is going to happen or not.

update:

Of course it is 11:10 now and have heard nadda! DH is/was working OT tonight and would like to know if they are going to play. He won't go work it they are playing. But the team manager always wants a hurry up and answer, and then doesn't pay the same respect.

I don't mind juggling and putting life on hold at the drop of a hat, but please let me know if that is what I am doing .. that's all.

Later ..

update again:

So one teams loss for having to drop out due to injuries, is another teams (ours) treasurer. We are rockin out the door for a last minute add tourney. Poor CD came in dragging wondering why we were all dressed in our game support clothes. He is currently in shower trying to revive himself.












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Take me out to the Ball Game .. not so much!!

I had posted about the games and this week, but I deleted it!!

I am having a hard time even writing about baseball this week. I am just over come with sadness. With Kayleigh losing her fight, and this morning I heard of another little boy who lost his fight. I am just who cares? Baseball? Really how important is that? I am complaining about being tired, that catcher dude is not wanting to get up?

How trivial is that? These poor babies can not play ball. Run. Play with their siblings. Kayleigh never saw the outside of a hospital. But I want to Ramble on about baseball.

Just doesn't seem right.

So to help honor Kayleigh, Catcher Dude and I decided that we are going to join in the releasing of pink Balloons on Sunday May 17. (You can read the entire post here)

Many of you asked if there were something you could do to help and we came up with an idea. On Sunday (May 17th), at 4:00PM(EST) after the memorial, we will be letting off pink balloons in Kayleigh's name. Tied to each balloon will be a card that reads:

Kayleigh Anne Freeman
Our One Pound Miracle from God
(6/23/08 - 5/11/09)
www.KayleighAnneFreeman.blogspot.com

What a lil fighter she was.

So really no updates around here. Just go hug your kids and enjoy them. You just never know what will happen.





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Week In Review ...

So today is Saturday & the week of course just went flying by. Does not seem like a lot really occurred in the last 5 days. But there were some highlights of the week.

Tuesday - Catcher dude turned 14. Instead of spending the day with his classmates at a local Rec Plex for their 8th grade day out, he opted to stay home and hang. We went to Dave and Busters. It is like a grown up Chuckie Cheese. Then later that night he finally had his first game with #2 team.

Oy! What can I say about this team. Hmmmm .. they need work. Lots of it. The basics would be a great start. Catch fly balls? Nah! Who would want to do that? Hold a man on? Not for them. Pick off? What is that you say? Catch the ball when thrown to you? What a novel idea. Why didn't I think of that? It doesn't say much when the coach tells your son he is the best option he has for pitcher and catcher, umm and Catcher dude isn't a great pitcher.

Catcher Dude pitched 3 1/2 of the 5 innings played. He BB 3, SO 7, and hit one. LOL. Then caught the other 1 1/2 innings. They are going to have to do something different. He can not pitch and catch that much in a game. Too much on a 14 year old arm. Batting? Well first of all there are so many in line-up (league rules not coaches) and they were not making contact with the ball so 2 AB in 5 innings? Not a good sign. Not great AB's. He had 1H with 2 SB. So Avg for #2 is .500, but brought his over all Avg down. They ended up losing 2 - 12. Not the best way to end a birthday.

Wednesday - Another evening at the ball park. Time for team #1 to step up. They BLEW this game. Period. They were winning 6-4 in the bottom of the 4th. They pull Catcher dude in catching and I am not saying one had to do with the other .. they end up losing 17-6 after 6. *sigh* His batting was not on either. But he did get more AB's this night. 3 AB's, 1 SO, 1 BB, and 3 SB. The teams SO's were up again, 9 total.

So this wasn't the week for baseball. That is for sure!! I will say I will be glad when school is out for summer. These 8:15 games and not getting home until after 11-11:30 are killing us for the morning after.

Thursday & Friday - These were a stay at home day. Really not by choice. I had to return to DR for a complication of the surgery in March. So I was not able to take CD where he probably should have been. Like practice for team #2, or TKD, or whatever is on the multiple growing to do list.

That about sums up the week. Not all that speical. But enough to keep us jumping.

What is on tap this weekend? Well there is many options for today ..

• There is the 5k he signed up for in the school districts Run/Walk. (7:50 am)

• There is team pictures for #2 team. (9 am)

• Also a practice was called for team #2. (After pictures are done)

• Also he is supposed to make-up test for TKD. (12:30 pm)

Do ya think he is a little over booked? Yep! That's my boy!! He went to bed last night I fell a sleep before I heard the final answer as to what he picked. So I am just sitting here waiting for whatever the day brings.

Well I have rambled on enough I suppose. Until the next time ...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CATCHER DUDE!!

My Cinco De Mayo Baby teenager!!



Happy 14th Birthday Catcher Dude!!
May 5, 2009

Dear Catcher Dude,

My darling son, dear Catcher Dude,
He's best in every way.
Now we celebrate with joy
His big 14th birthday.

Catcher Dude is so special,
No one else on earth
Is sensitive, fun and strong like him,
Or compares in his golden worth.

I'll always remember the day he was born,
Took over 20 hours to show his face.
He always takes his time, my son,
Has such a sense of place.

Right away he was the calmest babe,
such an easy child to raise.
In lots of different ways
Our Catcher Dude can amaze.

The day he went to kindergarten
I cried, the tears did flow.
But brave and independent,
Off to school did Catcher Dude go.

Everyone loves our Catcher Dude,
If there's joy around, he's there.
Such a wonderful little guy,
With a caring, pure world view.

Older than his years in ways,
So very loving and so wise.
When they made strength of character,
They made Catcher Dude up to size.

The deep talks we have together,
Our heart-to-hearts, so bright.
He's just the greatest young man,
He always sheds great light.

You truly are so special,
A miracle from stars above.
Happy birthday, dearest one,
With all our joy and love.

Love,
Mom

Baseball Mom
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Memphis .. be nice

and play fair. We are headed back to Memphis in June. So if you please Mr. Memphis please behave and do not treat us unkind again.

So yeah, team mom emailed and said:

Hi everyone! Bummer we got rained out...but looked like beautiful fields. People seemed interested in going back because the drive isn't bad. The only other tournament there is June 5-7 weekend. We could bow out of the XYZ tournament if this is what everyone wants to do. Would anyone be interested in going back? We would need to book a hotel throught ZYX this time as they now have a hotel reservation system in place. From what I have checked for availability it would be a ABC Suites facility $109 a night or so. They now have King Suites available. Let me know as soon as possible so they could pencil us in. The list of teams looks very similar to this weekend. Everyone wants to go back to Corky's BBQ, right???!

PS They have an outdoor pool.....

I was less that thrilled to get this email 2 hours after we got back home. Are you kidding me? My first response was HELL NO!! Are you kidding me? Have you lost the mind you carry with you? Did you take a ball to the head? I am not getting back in that car for NOTHING!! I have taken my last road trip!!

But after some deep breathes. Dad dude soothing my flip out. Some bribes. What? I am not to proud to say I can be bribed. I am feeling better about the trip today. But I wonder??? I can leave every thing packed? Do we really need those clothes in the suitcase? lol.

A BUST!!

Yep! There was ZERO baseball played this weekend. We drove all those L-O-N-G ass hours to stay 15 hours to turn around and drive those L-O-N-G hours again. Seriously! I am sick to death of rain. Period!! If I never see it again really I could careless!

We ran through rain off and on all day Friday while driving. When we got there it was not raining, but it sure was calling for it. BUT hey! I knew this before I left. We did get out of the hotel once. We took Catcher dude to dinner Friday night. We had some really awesome B-B-Q. The ribs were so delicious. But DH decided we would ride along with another couple and so it was straight there .. straight back.

(PHOTO REMOVED)

2 a.m. Saturday morning we were all awaked by the heavy rain, hail (or so it sounded), thunder, and lightening. Oh Joy! Joy! Yeap! Sure were going to play.

5:45 a.m our feet hit the floor to start dressing and getting ready to leave for fields.

6:30 a.m games went on delay until noon. Uh-huh. Sure.

8:00 a.m all games for the day cancelled. Yep! Stay tuned in until 10:30 for final desision if they will cancel whole tournament.

9:30 a.m. You have just wasted the time, money for hotel, gas, etc .. Tournament Cancelled.

Do we still stay? Try to go to a few places in town we orginally wanted to squeeze in? Do we leave? Yes .. No ... Yes .. No Still raining so it will be wet and yuckie to be getting in and out of the car.

11:00 a.m. Back on the road to home.

UGH!

So that sums up the Baseball Tournament Vacation!




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