They say sports builds character, and it's true. But I believe that it's on the bench, in a game, as in life, where you decide if you're going to be a quitter, or if you will persevere.
When Toby was selected for the 9U tournament team this year we had no idea what to expect. I've never been the biggest sport spectator and I love my summer pool time!
Fast forward two months, and 6 tournaments, meeting great people, and cheering on a team of awesome kids 2-5 days a week, until I'm hoarse, it's been so much fun!
I loved cheering Toby on when he played, but as the competition got more intense, my little rookie watched from the bench more than he played. My heart hurt for him, but he taught me something I could never have seen coming.
When the team were at bat, Toby was in the dugout cheering loud. When a batter hit, he was proud to go and retrieve the bat. When the team were fielding, he loved to be the one to help them warm up.
Not once did he want to skip practice, he was always ready for his games, and any time I needed to get him moving I just threatened to make him miss a game!
Toby never complaints ed, whined or quit. He didn't question the coaches, or compare his season with anyone else's.
I'm so thankful that we were part of the team this year, but mostly I am thankful that I got to see my boy's heart and be so very proud!💛💙
