Into the morning sun

We had a very busy weekend, as predicted, but luckily it was filled with sunshine and plenty of chances to play outside. We played catch, and hockey, and went to the playground and took walks. It was just so nice to be out enjoying the fresh air and having so much fun.

Grady got to go on the swings for the first time Friday, and we went back several times through the weekend. He loves it, though only in short bursts. He also loves watching the bigger kids play--they just fascinate him. When he can't be outside, he stands at the door and bangs on the glass. Once he's able to walk we're going to be in big trouble.

Evan had his first t-ball experience on Saturday morning. They had an hour long "skill evaluation" to see how the kids would do, and it was absolute chaos. There are 88 kids signed up for the program--imagine 88 four and five year olds plus siblings and parents on one ballfield, trying to do hitting and catching drills. Evan did the best he could, but he was completely unwound by the end of it. We had to go home and relax with some chocolate milk.

We did get the call from his coach last night though, and Ev has his first practice tonight. I'm hoping he does better with a smaller group. He and Mike got out to the batting cages yesterday as well, so that brought back some of Ev's enthusiasm. He'll have two weeks of practices before his first game on May 5th, and that should give him enough time to get back in the swing of things (ha).

Grady's butt is doing much better too. Thanks to everyone for your concern and suggestions. Diaper changes are much less traumatic the last few days.