Tee Ball

As soon as soccer was over, Dad decided Richie needed another sport to do this summer. We found out about tee ball in just enough time to get him registered and he had his first game on June 8th. He was supposed to start on June 6th, but the game was cancelled for rain. His next two were called early because of rain, too, but he finally got to play a few games in good weather.

It was a good way to get him introduced to baseball because it was so noncompetitive.  Every kid got a chance to hit and they didn't really have to know how to throw or catch yet. He had some really good hits, and in different games he got to play 1st base, 3rd base and catcher.  Richie really enjoyed it, but it wasn't quite as fun to watch for me as soccer, but I don't really like watching real baseball, either.  Now he is more interested in playing catch and asked me to play with him last night.  That is nice, because he has already started saying he is bored and there is nothing fun to do except watch t.v.  It is going to be a long summer if that keeps up.