Play Ball!

So we are just wrapping up the season of softball. This was Lily's first year of t-ball and when no one else volunteered to coach they called up Jamie who they know won't say no. It was a rough start...Lily liked climbing the fence more than she did practicing, and I couldn't even go to the first couple of games because if I was there she would rather come sit with me and watch! That of course is a little embarrassing for the coach...as he announced to the team parents at the second game..."go figure the coach's daughter would be the houlligan of the team!" At one point he told Lily that if she didn't participate then she couldn't play and that would make him very sad to coach a t-ball team that she wasn't even on! It got better throughout the season, but she never did warm up to playing in the field...she only liked batting - we told her that there are no DH's at this level!
Ellie on the other hand really got into the softball thing this year. She met some new friends that she will be going to Stafford with next year, and they had a great time! It was a big year as they went from the coaches pitching to the girls attempting to pitch. Last weekend the girls college world series was on and after Ellie watched these girls she ran around the house pretend pitching and then asked if she could pitch at the game. The coach gave her a shot and she did very well for her first time! She was also the cheerleader of the team...teaching everyone the cute little chants (where she learned them I'm not sure?!).
Just as the relief of the season was over (I have been a permanent chauffer for the past 2 months!) they asked if I would sign them both up for soccer next year! What ever happened to the indoor sports where you stay warm and dry?!