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{37/52}: Two of three on their first day. This year, I have a sixth and third grader, and a preschooler.
They got dirty. It was hot. We had one broken nose. Thankfully, this was the only injury of the season. We had fun celebrating our wins (and just relaxing with friends) at post-game dinners. And in between game birthday celebrations. This season, we went undefeated. 18 games. It is something else to watch these boys play baseball. They are all so amazing and athletic in their own way; but together, as a team, they are unstoppable. This was our last time playing coach pitch. This Fall, we move up to Mustang (kid pitch). We had fun. No doubt about it. Made memories we will never forget. It will be hard to top this season. We won the warm up tournament in Great Neck and headed to SCAA, where we came home with the regional win. We were all so excited to make it to play in High Point, NC. The good thing about it, we all enjoy each other's company, even the parents and grandparents. We're a real family. Josh chose a perfect hotel. It was wide open in the atria, which worked well for the parents. The kids were able to run wild, and the parents could still keep an eye on them. We texted a lot ("I have Cam and we're going to the pool"; "has anyone seen Wes?", "Hayden's on his way up to the room", "Jackson is riding with Dylan", "has anyone seen Kaci's camera?", "they're on the way to the conference room and they're on walkie talkies"). We had a free breakfast buffet each morning. And happy hour cocktails in the evenings. Just a few things I want to remember from the High Point trip, aside from the baseball and the wins, of course: painting the cars before we headed down there; the pool and the hot tub; the boys playing Man Hunt; the heat, and the tents; getting in trouble for the noise (including the adults); playing music to get the boys fired up; Big's Dill Pickle sunflower seeds; Cam hitting 4-5 home runs; the conference room ("what happens in High Point, stays in High Point"); the jello shots; "Stooob"; the text messaging; "Coach No Fun"; East Coast wings for lunch; "Was that a f-ing bat?"; Lauren's selfie in the elevator with the reunion boys; Rusty's crip walk and James's swan dive; Bella's "spa" with the girls and neon yellow hair; "Hi, I'm Scott"; the whip & nae nae (and the Japanese version). On the way to Game #1. When it got too hot.... What the girls did to pass the time... When I tried to take a picture... When I finally got the shot I wanted... What these 2 did the whole weekend... When your coaches (and James) have a great sense of humor... When Cam had scored a home run, and his friend, Jackson, was there to celebrate.... When they were too hard on themselves... When you make an ESPN-worthy catch, and your teammates are proud of you... When you couldn't be happier for these boys but your heart breaks because there's still one person you wish could be there... I look at this picture, and I want nothing more but for these boys to remember this season. Remember these friends. This team. The support from their families. To remember this feeling. This is everything you need right here.
Today was rough.
For starters, it's Monday. Josh left to go out of town for work. For a working mom of 3, who's used to having a second hand, this alone is stressful. But, I also miss him. I don't like it when he's not here, especially in the evenings. It's Isabella's second week of preschool. Friday was really hard. Today was much harder. She broke my heart. I kept glancing at her in the rearview mirror, sitting in her seat and clinging to her two stuffed animals, and staring out the window. She looked like she might throw up. On the verge of tears, holding it back. I tried to cheer her up (or at least take her mind off of it) by playing "the wheels on the bus" on the way there. When we finally got there, she started to cry. When I tried to leave, she ran after me and insisted on "one more hug and a kiss". I walked to my car holding back tears. On the way to work, I started crying. And then I called Josh. He reminds me of how Cameron was in the beginning. And I remember. And I know she's going to be fine. It still sucks. Work was busy. I'm getting the hang of it. It's actually going better than I anticipated. But by 4 p.m., my mind was reeling. Buses were late, again. I was able to get out by 4:30, knowing I had to get to Cam and Jackson, and Bella was chomping at the bit for me to pick her up. We got home, ate leftover pizza, and headed out. Jackson had basketball practice from 630-830. I killed those 2 hours (unintentionally) shopping for school supplies. I had gotten pretty much everything I needed before school started. Jackson still needed six (yes, six) 3-pronged folders and tabbed dividers for his binder. Bella needs a backpack. We started at Wal-Mart because I had good intentions of grabbing some supplies and perhaps a few groceries. I hate Wal-Mart. I love the new supermarket by our house; but the super Wal-Mart makes my skin crawl. What's worse than shopping there? Shopping there with a 4-year old. Why would they put school supplies so close to the toy aisle???? I lost her like 4 times before I finally made her sit in the cart. This resulted in her acting like a total a## and jumping up and down and screaming. Cam was pushing the cart but getting embarrassed. So he would try to tell her to calm down but she would just hit him. Real nice. And did I mention Wal-Mart was completely sold out of 3-pronged folders and tabbed dividers. When I realized they didn't even have any backpacks, we left the cart where it was and dipped out of Wal-Mart. Bella hates to hold my hand and when she refused to hold my hand in the chaos that was the parking lot, I about lost it. I might've spanked her. Next stop, Kohl's. I had a coupon and I knew they had backpacks. This stop went well (after I threatened her with her life), at first. Then, while I casually stopped to look at the boys' clothes, Cam thought it would be fun to chase Bella around the store. And the next thing I know, they are gone. I started to walk to the front, because at this point, I was hoping to lose them. They found me. Bella says, "I was looking for you, momma" and Cam sheepishly says, "I'm sorry" because he knows I'm upset because I'm not talking (yelling or otherwise). We purchase her backpack, and we leave. Next stop, Office Max. Because they are sure to have supplies. I left the kids in the car.They had SIX 3 pronged folders in the entire store. They were purple, but that is what Jackson got. Oh yeah, and tabbed dividers are expensive. At this point, I didn't care. Now it's time to pick Jackson up. We stopped at 7-11 because we are all dying of thirst. Bella cried because she couldn't open her drink. And I cried because I couldn't open it either because it was dark, and I was driving, and she was driving me crazy, and I just couldn't take it anymore. I pick up Jackson (this part was uneventful). Until....Cameron gets upset because he left his unopened drink in the gym and I wouldn't go back to get it. I don't care. I just want to get back home. This is where things start to settle down. Except that Jackson waited until tonight to study vocabulary words he was given last week but has to know by tomorrow. He was tired and it was already past 9 so I sent him to bed. Life lessons, next time maybe he won't wait until the last minute. And finally.....it is 11:30 as I type this and everyone else is asleep. THANK THE LORD. Tomorrow is a new day. |
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AuthorMy name is Kaci. I am a working mom of 3. Wife to Josh. Mom to Jackson, Cameron & Isabella. My life is dinner, homework, baseball, basketball, grocery lists, laundry, middle school, wine, video games, and schedules. I started this blog because I love taking pictures, and I needed a place to document our life. I wanted a place to write it all down, to remember little details so easily forgotten in the mad rush that is the life of a family of 5. Through my photos and words, I endeavor to capture our story. Categories
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