Ah, baseball

This post was to be published the summer of 2012, I think.  Somehow, it was skipped over.  I add it now with some additions to welcome Baseball 2014.  

There are few things that stir me as much as the game of baseball.  Well, not in the same way at least.  I love many things, but baseball is a thing of beauty.  Its history is meaningful to our country.  A well-executed play can be appreciated, even it doesn't favor the home team.  I love baseball and always have.  It is also something that I share with my father.  That makes it even more special to me.  I remember watching Brewer games on tv late at night when the house was too warm to sleep.  Once a year, our familly went to watch a game at the old County Stadium in Milwaukee.  Those were some special times, and I will never forget them.

As a grown up, my love for the game continues.  My husband also enjoys the game, which is fortunate.  This year, a new tradition was born.  Rather, an old tradition was tweaked and reborn.  Now, I've added the once a year game with my dad to include Delaney and Aidan.  The memories live on and grow richer.
...........................................fast forward a couple of years........

Now, a couple of years later, both kids are playing the sport.  Aidan is in Little League.  His swing is a thing of beauty, and he's got natural hands on defense.  Delaney plays fastpitch softball.  She's lightening fast, and her grace turns her game into poetry.  How lucky am I, to have the opportunity to enjoy so much of the game I love?  Very.

And soon, we head out to our second spring training.  Since we watched the Brewers last year, Delaney and I are allowing ourselves to take in the Cubs this year for the sakes of Aidan and Rob.  As long as I'm watching baseball in the sun, I'm good.