Just a quick disclaimer. I am not looking for a pity party. I know my husband is going to be gone all day long -6 days a week until April 15th. But I really felt his absence this week. And it wasn't for my sake (well not exactly). I got him all to myself for 10 fantastic days a month ago. No the real problem is that this is pinewood derby season and baseball season.
Last year Isaac did miserable at his pinewood derby and his little heart was broken. He didn't have a lot of help with the car. Now here we are again and so far Tom has at least given his input and advice on getting the car done and the car is looking better than last years. But try as he might, Tom just doesn't have the time to really help Isaac.
Isaac also decided he wanted to try out for little league this year. The last time Isaac played any kind of baseball was when he was 6 years old. 4 years later he decided he wants to give baseball a try. Now the kids playing baseball in this town are serious about it. I am really worried for Isaac. He has tryouts in a week and he has had no real practice with a baseball bat. I tried, my friends, but I can't throw that ball anywhere near where it is supposed to be. I do not want Isaac to embarrass himself at tryouts. He really wants this. He will get on a team no matter what but he could really use some one on one time with his excellent baseball playing Dad. It is just not going to happen. I do have to thank my brother-in-law who graciously accepted my pleas to practice with him on his day off. Thank you DAVE!!
I am grateful that I only have one boy. I can't even imagine what this time of year would be like if I had all boys. It would be downright scary. I would probably make Tom change jobs. Just kidding of course. I am grateful for the wonderful job my husband has and how hard he works to support our family. However,this time of year does make me realize that I will never be able to replace the Dad role. It makes me grateful for men. Of course if my Mom was here she could handle the baseball thing. That woman has mad softball skills, even for a grandma.
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I am sad for Isaac. I hope he gets some practice in and does well at tryouts.
We did sign Kennedy up for the ski school however then they cancelled it because of the school would no longer let them use the buses. They said we could sign up through the St.George program and their buses would stop in Cedar to pick kids up, however it costed, I think about $100 more. I don't think they had much luck there and so they started something else that was about $75 more. Anyway it was a huge mess and we backed out. Maybe they will get their act together for next year.
That is too bad about the car and ball. I can understand. Something like this always comes up when Jason is out of town. Like dad's and donuts at school. He is gone every time without fail. Thank goodness for good grandpas who come and help.
It would be hard to have your dad gone during all these important times. You know what is funny...I don't even remember my dad being gone all the time like my older brothers and sisters do. I think the key is to just be ahead of the game in the future. Tom and Isaac could make a killer pine wood derby at Christmas time or something and have all that time together than! And during the summer, they could work on his baseball skills or any other sport he might be interested in. Then Tom would still have the opportunity of being there for Isaac when he is needed. Good luck these next few months! I would love to go hiking again sometime.
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