Charlie has been a hesitant and emotional baseball player. After each practice and each game we have seen agonizingly small bits of progress. And honestly, at one point I really thought we should pull him out, that he was just too young. But, we persisted, and I am so glad, because last night, was the best, he rocked the house!
Coach Bell (Yes, this is Dharma's doctor's husband!) has been incredibly patient with Charlie. He was explaining to Charlie that he needed to hit the ball as hard as he could, drop the bat, and run the bases. Charlie repeated it back to Coach Bell verbatim.
Look at that hit!
Running the bases with Coach Bell.
Giving Coach Bell a high five at home plate.
This was the first night that Charlie donned his batting helmet enabling him to bat and run bases. He was so proud of himself. He smiled and giggled. Everyone on the team has watched Charlie work towards this night and they were all excited for him. Coach Bell told Charlie he made his night. Charles and I are on cloud 9. I am so happy that Charlie has found the joy in this game!
2 comments:
happy happy joy joy... so proud.
How fun!! Yeah Charlie!!
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