In the 90 degree temps, we suffered through a rather large softball tournament this weekend. Regan participated in her very first tournament and she had a great time....well, she didn't like the heat, and didn't like that they won games which meant they kept playing more games and she therefore was missing a play date, but she did like winning and she did like trying her best! This year she played softball (coach pitch), not tee-ball. She was the youngest on the team, sharing the spot with only one other kindergartener.
Regan's littlest fan, wants to be just like big sister. Sid was a trooper, watching as patiently as a 3 year old can wait for the end of each game. We kept her busy with gum, sunflower seeds, colors, my purse and finally a DVD in the only shade we could find (behind my chair).
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Regan tried with all of her mite, and she improved like no other, but nerves get the best of her when she is at the plate. She has yet to hit a fair ball during a game. She fouled and hit decently in practice, but that left leg starts to rattle and shows her nerves. When asked she replies "I'm not nervous!". And it hardly phased her that she didn't get to run the bases during a game (there's enough practices where she got to practice). She would mostly come bouncing out of the batter's box, wondering about something or another (like wanting to tell me a quick story about a butterfly, or singing a pop hits song).
The team eventually lost and were handed their medals
and the did one last "TURTLES" cheer before saying goodbye for the year
She proudly sported her medal(s); happy to accept one for her dear friend who was gone for the weekend. Congratulations on a great first year of softball Regan! We are so proud of you!
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