Cruise started coach pitch baseball this past week! He's been talking about it for months and was so excited to start playing on a team. I've decided to only put the kids in things if they ask, so I waited until Cruise asked if he could play baseball on a team. If you had told me just a year ago that Cruise would be playing team sports, I would've thought you were out of your mind! This kid never ceases to impress me.
He had his first practice on the 23rd of May, and we got to pin-point a few of the possible triggers for meltdowns he might have during a game. He got a little frustrated when the ball wouldn't come to him, but he generally did pretty well. His coach is super understanding and very patient with him, which is such a blessing.
His first game went fantastic and he had a blast! Sure, he had no idea how to play the game, but he was all smiles the whole time! When it was his turn to bat, he hit the ball and eventually ran to the 1st base. Even when he got out, he was a good sport. My parents were able to come to his first game, which was a lot of fun. Cruise loved having them there to cheer him on! It's pretty fun to watch him play. When he makes it to the base, he likes to chat it up with whoever is there.
His second game didn't go as smoothly, as he was tagged out at one point and especially when he struck out. That was not a pretty sight. But it's all a learning experience and I'm so glad he gets to do it!
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