Bobby has played baseball since he was 5 years old.
What stared off as quick little T-ball games eventually turned into travel baseball.
For anyone who a child that plays a sport where they travel you know how time consuming that sport can be.
Practice for travel baseball usually starts right after Christmas with games starting in early April and ending in late July or early August.
Practice is just about daily and games are played on weekends and week nights.
It’s a full time commitment for both the player and the player’s parents.
We’ve always been fine with that.
It’s what Bobby wanted to do.
But this year………
Bobby has decided to take a break from baseball.
It was a surprise to us but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t see it coming.
It is what it is.
We encourage our kids to play sports but we let them choose which ones they want to play.
Right now Bobby has decided that he wants to focus on football and basketball and give a baseball a rest.
Gracie decided she didn’t want to play soccer or baseball this year.
Whoa.
That means we have a whole summer without commitments..
That’s exciting.
I already have a list going of what that leaves us open to do:
Some of this again:
And a few games of hoops.
Maybe a night at the Drive-In.
A weekend away.
Maybe some golfing.
Some fun rides.
Less stress.
More play.
We’ll still take in a few baseball games but we’ll be on the other side of the plate.
I’m good with that.
So what about you? Any plans for summer?
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Less streets and more play sounds good! Tha’s how summer ought to be!
Plans for summer? As Bogie said in “Casablanca”: “I never make plans that far in advance.” Just going to take it one day at a time, like the dogs do.
It is hard for kids to play every sport without getting burned out on at least one. It will be such fun to actually have a summer without a tight schedule. I was never afforded that opportunity because I coached cheerleading and my daughter cheered. That is a year-round sport. When I quit and had Friday nights without a game, it was so liberating and summers are so much fun now!
I’m sure you will love all the time without practices and games as fun as it is. We are enjoying a 3 week break from our dog classes, but still have our homework to do. Enjoy the time with the kids.
Yep, totally understand the over-scheduling thing. I’m glad you can all have some down time and enjoy summer and some good old-fashion free time.
We went through the same thing when my oldest decided she was done with basketball. It was heartbreaking but it did free up some time for us to do other things together. Change is not always easy but if it what makes them happy than its for the best!
I think sometimes it is good to step back and take a break. Hope you have a wonderful summer.
Less stress and more of “this” sounds pretty darn good 😉
I just started my own pet sitting & dog walking business, so that will be keeping me plenty busy!
Hi Y’all!
If the rain keeps on a comin’ my world will be mostly the four walls of the house. Have a fun summer y’all!
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Hawk aka BrownDog
Just think, you might just be able to relax and ENJOY summer! (not that you didn’t enjoy it before, but this year, it could be geared towards more of what YOU like!)
Can’t believe it still – but Tiffany is getting married in Sept. Of course the wedding is in SC, so this summer we will more than likely be back and forth – which is fine with me. My son played soccer on a travel team for decades. I can relate to your post. Enjoy your endless possibilities….
I imagine your summer will be full of making great memories with the kids. They grow up so fast and before you know it, they’ll be off creating their own lives. Enjoy this wonderful stress-free summer with both of them! 🙂
Maybe this summer we will find a new passion, all you can do is support.
Should make for a nice relaxing summer for you.
I don’t have kids, but my dog agility addiction can sure eat up a lot of weekends 😉 Our next door neighbors’ daughter does the soccer league stuff. It is unbelievable how it takes over the whole family’s life. You should really enjoy your break from baseball. It is a GIFT of free time to do other things!
Summer should be PAWSOME.
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Football sounds just as fun
Lily & Edward
Hello, Leroy and Sherman! My name is Robin Whiskers, and I love your blog! Leroy and Sherman are so adorable and drooly, making them lovable canines! Anyway, I have a blog: http://www.pawprovince.com
On the right sidebar of the page, I listed a few pet blogs I really enjoy reading, and yours is one of them! Maybe we could do something like a blog interview, but hey, the choice is yours! See ya soon!
-Robin Whiskers, Newfie lover
More time for mischief with the pups!
Here’s to a summer of camping, finding fireflies, other good times spent with the family! 🙂