back to the ball fields...back to having fun!

Yesterday evening, the whole family made it to Bob's last regular baseball game.  My husband was coaching, SJ was back to being "equipment manager" and Bob was present but not playing (he said the wrist was still sore.)  The head coach was going to have him pitch, but I think Bob was nervous to reinjure himself.  It was a good game.  We tied the team 14-14.  Many kids got to pitch or catch that don't normally play those positions.  During the game, Bob was complaining a little that he was hot or didn't want to be there. His teammates were quick to point out that they were hot too and they were running and playing ball.  Around the 4th inning, I could tell that Bob had wished he had decided to play.  At the 5th inning, he asked to go get his glove so he could throw a ball with one of his teammates' brother.  By the end of the game, he said he felt his wrist would be fine to play in the playoff game tonight.  I will have to practice with him today, but it was nice to see the old Bob come back.  SJ had fun too at the game.  He was on the bench with the boys.  He was bouncing between the managing the equipment, overseeing the scoreboard and playing with kids that were at the game.  He even joined Bob's team on the field to have their little group talk.  Even if it is the end of the season, I am glad that we are back to our "typical" routine.