The mom on the run and loving it, I think!

Gehrig wanted to play soccer this fall.  And since I'm not exactly ready to see my own kid on the football field yet, I decided I would sign him up.  After sign-ups were complete, I receive word that the fall baseball league is going to include the T-ball age.  Since his dream (at this time) is to be a major leaguer, I signed him up for that. too.  We got two weeks of baseball under our belt when soccer started.  So this past week, we had 2 nights of baseball and 2 nights of soccer.  And of all things, I was SICK!  Went to the doctor and asked to get a shot as I had to keep going somehow!  I made it through, but thought why did I do this?  The answer is easy, I did it because I love my son so much and I want him to have lots of different experiences.  By the week's end, I was feeling better and it was worth every minute of running to see my son's excited face every day.  Here is to many years of fun running.  

More of the birthday party

Gehrig's 5th Birthday

For Gehrig's 5th party, we had a super hero in training party to assist Batman with fighting villians to recover Gehrig's birthday candles.  Each friend made a mask, a bat shield and then completed physical training to earn their capes.  Afterwards, we stomped the villians and brought all to have cake and ice cream.  Gehrig enjoyed his party and playing with his friends. 

Every year, we always celebrate Gehrig's birthday at his favorite restaurant, Los Napoles.  He always enjoys being serenaded by the staff and receiving ice cream treat. 

Yankee vs Reds Game

 

We were fortunate to receive tickets to the Yankees vs. Reds game last week.  John has a friend who works for the Yankees organization.  Oddly enough, I was seated next to one of the owners of the Yankees!  We took this picture of his championship ring.  When I was told he was one of the owners I got nervous then I remembered what a co-worker once told me, "they put their pants on the same way you do".  It's true.  The gentleman was very nice.  We had awesome seats!  And the Yankees won, too!  The only thing that would have made it better is if my favorite player, Derek Jeter had been playing.  Can't have it all!

My Sunday School Class

In February, I volunteered to teach the 3rd - 5th grade Sunday School class. I have really enjoyed it, but I think I've learned more than they have. This has been a tough age for me as I'm not sure if I'm reaching them. Every Sunday morning, I ask God for guidance. On June 5, we had promotion Sunday and I lost three of my students, but gained two more. I took some pictures as I intend to make a collage for our class.

TBall Season

We have really enjoyed baseball this year. Gehrig has played very well. He hits and fields well and helps the other kids, too. He has been asked if he would like to move up to the 6yr old league next year. We'll evaluate that decision when the time comes. We've been teaching him to wait for a good pitch. Well this last game, he did that. The crowd roared, "saying you go, make the coach pitch to you". While the other team coach said, "he does know there are no walks in Tball". Gehrig patiently waited and got his big hit!

Preschool Pre-Graduation

Gehrig's preschool had a year end party/commencement day. We are calling it pre-graduation since he will attending again next year. The teacher read an interview that each child completed. Gehrig told them his nickname is Genius, which got several chuckles including me. Afterward, I learned that his daddy has been calling him genius. Gehrig passed all the preschool equivalency tests and is doing very well. We were very pleased, proud parents.