Long Road Trip

The guys have been gone since Tuesday and it has been quiet around here.  They are back tonight, day off tomorrow, then to Wenatchee for 3 games.  Then a 6 game home stand and the season is over.  As always it seems to go so fast.  I think all 3 will be with us the entire season - a first!  


Sunday we did pizza with Jack's parents here.  Again it was a ton of fun. The boys are developing some real skills and it is great to have everyone together.  Monday was a day off, so I took them out to dinner at a local golf course restaurant, one of the few places open on Mondays in this not quite post pandemic world. I asked each of them why they chose the position they play and their answers were so indicative of their personalities:

Steven-pitcher - In my sophomore year of high school, I realized I really didn't like batting, but was a pretty good thrower.  (of course, pitchers are quirky)

Jack - catcher - In little league, I was by far the best player and they told me to be the catcher (and he wasn't bragging, it was just fact)

Javy - second base - My mom played second base and my dad played second base, so that is what I play. 

The team has been doing poorly, eeking out an occasional win here and there.  Jack seems to have gotten his mojo back batting, Javy is always consistent on offence and defense and Steven went 6 full innings last night as starting pitcher, allowing only 2 runs.  The announcer said he was intimidating.  He likes that. (and he is totally not). I don't know how their mothers do it.  I have only known these guys for 2 months and my stomach is in knots when they play. 

Will have to plan some good meals for their last 2 weeks.  Ribs for sure as that is a favorite with all of them.  I will make blueberry muffins, maybe they will like them for breakfast.  







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