~~~~~ originally published March 10, 2009 ~~~~~~~
Grant had another baseball game on Saturday. It was very exciting. I offer you the highlights, in multi-choice form…
A coach drew a circle in the dirt to show Grant where his position was in the infield, in the hopes that he would stay somewhere near it. Did Grant….
a) completely ignore what the coach said and go and talk to his friend in centerfield.
b) follow directions so intently that he did not move out of the circle, even to field a ball that was less than 2 feet from him.
c) both.
The answer is b.
While “on deck” waiting his turn to bat, did Grant…
a) wait quietly, meditating on the coaching he had previously been given.
b) take a few practice swings in preparation for his turn at bat.
c) manage to hit himself right between the eyes with the end of the bat, cry, and have to be moved to the end of the line up until he calmed down.
The answer is c.
When in a fielding position, did Grant…
a) spin around in a circle.
b) pay attention to the game.
c) spin around in a circle.
The answer is not b.
Baseball requires a lot of catching. Did Grant meet this requirement by…
a) catching and fielding balls that came his way.
b) throwing his mitt in the air and catching it.
c) Grant is not very good at catching things.
The answer is c. (But we’re positive he will improve.)
Grant got two turns at bat (like all of the other players) and hit the ball thrown by the coach each time (instead of needing to use the T). Each player is to run one base. (There are no outs, no one keeps score.) Upon advancing to 2nd base, did Grant…
a) prepare to advance to 3rd base when the next player hit the ball.
b) stay on 2nd and argue with the 1st base runner that he was on 2nd base, and refuse to advance to 3rd.
c) run the wrong way and go back to first.
The answer is b. (It could have been worse… it could have been c.)
While still on 2nd base, did Grant…
a) push the other team’s 2nd baseman away from “his base.”
b) sit on the base in between batters.
c) both.
The answer is c.
While sitting on the base, did Grant…
a) massage an aching muscle.
b) tie his shoe.
c) draw in the dirt.
The answer is c.
Was Grant’s favorite part of the game…
a) the two hits that he got.
b) being outdoors.
c) being part of a team.
d) snack and the juice box.
The answer is d. (for duuuhhh!)
Maybe Grant’s baseball season is over, but the pro season is just warming up.
T Ball is one big America’s Funniest Home Video Show.
I hears a lady ask at a Little League game : “How many Good Eyes do they get?”
At this age, juice boxes will trump just about anything. 🙂
Macey
I lurve Grant and I’m thinking of suing for joint custody.
I think I scored a 100% on that quiz. 🙂 I love Grant.
I’ve had these days…I actually have lots of these days…not knowing where my brain went. Hope yours comes home soon.
Have a great Tuesday!
What will Vivienne’s readers do next?
a. LOL hysterically?
b. Spit soda (insert fav drink) all over their laptop while reading this post?
c. Ask for more! more! more!
The answer is all of the above.
~Becca
That son of yours never fails to make me smile!
LOVED this post!!
Grant is hysterical!
😉
I missed the original posting so thank you for the repeat. I needed a good laugh! My daughter will be playing soccer for the first time this fall and I am expecting a whole lot of picking flowers, spinning in circles and very little actual soccer playing!
“the answer is not b” love it. I also love drawing in the dirt. and snacks; skip the juice box. I hate those juice boxes that spray juice in all directions with any attempt at stabbing the hopelessly flimsy straw through the hole in the top.
Wow, did not know I was feeling so much anger. 🙂
It’s just those dang juice boxes…
your boy is such a sweetie.
Laughing hysterically, and it’s annoying Monkey who is trying to watch Toy Story.
I just love Grant. I just want to smooch his carefree little face.
OMG, my two experiences with soccer and tee-ball included more skipping and hand-holding than kicking or catching. Typical, I guess!
Hilarious!
I hope you get your writing MoJo back soon
Perhaps Grant should try another sport? But if he did we would not have as many laughs! I cannot wait to se pictures of him adjusting his cup! Boys, you gotta love ’em!
That boy is awesome!!!! Love your stories about him!! Have a great Wednesday!:-)