It is so fun to watch Kelsey and Ryan grow more independent each day. To watch them both ride away on the bus takes my breath away and makes me step back and reminds me to appreciate and cherish each day with them. Of course this can be challenging with all of the sibling bickering and daily battles with homework and the daily routine, but I manage to find a minute or two to soak in these fleeting moments of pure peace and happiness amidst all the chaos.
With school comes all of the activities and this fall Kelsey is joining in the ranks with her brother and decided to give T-ball a try. She is a rock star and is fearless, loving every minute of the action, going up to bat, throwing and catching, and tagging people out (even though they don't call outs in T-ball). Of course she is still 4 (for a few more hours), so she does have her moments of kicking the dirt, picking flowers, and busting a move during the long games (yes, I witnessed her breaking out into a silly dance routine by herself on the field), but that is all to be expected.
I find such gratification just watching her be a kid and learn the game in a non-stressful/non-pressured environment which is much different than where Ryan is these days.
Ryan is playing travel ball for Richmond Elite, which is year round and involves weekend tournaments. He gets so nervous and is a perfectionist with his form, yet such a natural so I can only encourage him and hope his confidence shines through as he learns more about the game and relaxes a little (and stops worrying about everyone else and trying to impress Coach dad!)
My little babies are growing up right before my eyes and my heart breaks a little each day because I know one day I will have to let them go, so for now, I will continue to take deep breaths and will laugh under my breath at the glares, the "mean mommy" comments and the constant challenges of parenthood and will remind myself to find humor in it all!!
Many more pictures to see, click here: https://plus.google.com/photos/116296574454447859483/albums/5924401866043542513?authkey=CKGn7P2iy_GuNg
Until next time...
