Meerkats, Mariners, and Phillies....

Well, our life has begun as Sports Parents. You can call me "Baseball Mom" in the spring, "Soccer Mom" in the fall, and "Basketball Mom" in the winter. Last night was the first time I can remember having to have Cade and Eli at two sporting events that were in different locations at the same time. We have purposefully not let them be in very many activities in the past...just letting them be kids and play. But, now baseball season is about to be in full throttle. I was so sad to miss Cade's first baseball game yet so thrilled that I got to take Eli to his first T-Ball practice. (Inwardly groaning that all of this was taking place on the same night as American Idol.) Eli did such a good job listening to his coach and helping other kids learn how to do grounders. What is it about going to a silly T-Ball practice that makes you want to ooze with pride and joy for your child? We found out that Eli's team is the Mariners...they each represent a major league team. Cade's baseball team is the Phillies...which happens to be his favorite team. On the way home from practice, I told Eli over and over again what the name of his team was. He wanted to be able to tell Cade later on after his game. We must have discussed it 20 times...he even finally said, "Now, that starts with an "M", right?" After baths and some movie time, Cade finally got home. Eli walked into the kitchen, put his hands on his hips and simply said, "MEERKATS"!! I laughed so hard...just earlier that day we had read a book from the library about some meerkats. Eli's Uncle Kirby will tell you that is one good reason to not go to the library! It messes with your head and before you know it, your baseball team will become the meerkats!