Do as I say, not as I do

Nope, that won't work with grandson Parker.  He watches and mimics everything.  He's huge into baseball....he has his own batting helmet, bat and ball (plastic, oversized), glove, and even an official Texas Rangers jersey (XXXXS).  The scary part is he can step into a pitch and hit it a mile, well into the yard next door.  And he isn't even 3 years old yet.


He watches every Rangers game on TV and tries to bat like the Big Guys do.  He gets his stance just right, taps the plate, takes a couple of check-swings, then holds up his hand, steps back, puts the bat under his arm and "adjusts" his batting gloves, and then he's ready.  Except he doesn't have any batting gloves.  Until today:

I found some Youth XS batting gloves for him.  They're still way too big for him, but probably not more so than his batting helmet.  We're going over to see his new 'lil sister later today and convention dictates he be included in the gift receiving, too.   Now I wish I'd bought some super-vitamins for ME.  He's gonna wear me out playing baseball!

Good Saturday everyone.

S

Granddaughter Blakely arrived today!

This morning at 9:13 am my daughter Erica gave birth to my first granddaughter, Blakely.  She weighed 7 pounds even and was 19 inches long.  All the expected body parts were properly positioned and attached, and mother and father are resting comfortably.  This afternoon she will be introduced to her big brother Parker.  He's nearly 3, but going on 12 to hear him tell it.  It's going to be interesting to see how he takes to this new interloper on his territory.

To me all newborns look pretty much the same.  I will say her color was exceptionally good, if that means anything.  Everyone said she looks just like her big brother, but I'm going to have to wait a few days and she how she fills out before I make that call.  I just can't see it yet. 

I've been up since 3 am.  I need a nap.  Zzzzzzzzzzzzz

S