boys and dads

Though it was awfully cold to be a spectator at a baseball game today, both the boys had winning days. Seth got the 'game ball' today for great fielding at first base; Bryce played the pitcher position (though they don't actually pitch because it's machine pitch - they still have a kid there for fielding hits) and caught a fly ball for an out, and then did an awesome job fielding a ground ball in right field. He got 2 base hits (and one strike out - but swung well with good follow through! I thought he needed to 'choke up' a bit on the bat, but I didn't think my big 7-year old would appreciate his mom running up to tell him that in the middle of game!! :) )

It's interesting to see the definite switch in the boys from wanting mom to wanting dad. Both the boys games today were at the same time. Seth made quite a big deal about letting us know that he wanted Dad at his game...but quickly assured me that next time games fell this way he would want me to come to his game and Dad to go to Bryce's. I mentioned in passing after we got home today that I was disappointed that I missed seeing Seth's get the game ball, and he began reassuring me again that next time he would want me to come to his game... I could tell he was concerned that my feelings were hurt that he had wanted Dad; I jumped in and quickly told him that I completely understood that he wanted Dad, and that it's OK for him to really want Dad there...that I'm not hurt at all. I got a grin, which basically said "Thanks for 'getting it', Mom".

So many boys don't really connect with their dads; so many dads don't make time for their kids. I'm so thankful for the relationship my kids have with their dad (who I happen to think is pretty awesome too!).