Cooper has his first baseball game tonight. I'm a little nervous for him as this is definitely a step up in competition from what he's done in the past. The boys were told in the beginning of practice that they were chosen to "bring home a state championship!" Yikes. So, here we go.
What's interesting is the demeanor on the field is actually much more positive and healthy than it was last year when he played recreational ball. It's amazing the difference the leadership of a team can make. The new coach will not raise his voice. If he has comments to make to the boys he walks out to them and discusses quietly and personally what they need to work on. Right on! Cooper is enjoying himself and feeling good about what they're doing so that's all that really matters.
I'm hoping in a few months I'll look back on this post and have memories of a fun, exciting, learning year of ball for him. I think about my tenth year and how passionate I was about skating and know how important this all is to him. I think it may be harder to have my job--sit back, watch, wait, enjoy. Having no control of the outcome for him is a little nerve racking--and a little expensive. I've bought everything he could possibly need to feel comfortable, look right and play. That's pretty much my job. Do the shopping. Do the driving. Do the cheering while he does the playing.
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