I took my eight year old son to the field to play a little baseball. If you remember last time we played, he was the pitcher and I was the batter. He nearly knocked my head off with one of his wild pitches, so I thought it would be best if I was the pitcher this time.
I threw a pitch. He hit it - way off into left field. He ran around all the bases. "Home run!" he shouted as I ran to retrieve the ball.
I pitched again (I know - not how the game is supposed to go!). He hit the ball - high into the outfield. And again he ran around the bases. "Home run! Two to nothing!"
This continued until it was 21 to nothing.
"Mom, you're really bad at this game!" he said.
"No, Bubba. I'm really good. I'm the perfect pitcher!"
On another note, I'd like to wish all of my American friends, a very Happy Fourth of July!
It's always good to put a positive spin on things.
ReplyDeleteThat's certainly my philosophy!
DeleteYou should have been pitching for the Angels last week :). Cute story.
ReplyDeleteHa!
DeleteGlad you liked the story!
It's all a matter of perspective!
ReplyDeleteExactly!
DeleteThat boy has insurmountable optimism. And you are the Queen of comeback quips, Sherry.
ReplyDeleteI've had a lot of practice! ;)
Deletethe perfect pitcher for the batter haha
ReplyDeleteHey, at least I was careful not to knock his head off! ;)
DeleteI've no idea what a pitcher is, but I'm getting yours was a witty answer :)
ReplyDeleteA pitcher is the person who throws the baseball to the batter. In real life, the pitcher tries to pitch in such a way that the batter swings and misses. But that's not how I did it. I pitched so my boy would swing and hit. :0)
DeleteVery cute story, Sherry! Bubba needs to appreciate his Mama, who threw the pitches right where he could pounce on them! You're right about being the perfect pitcher! D
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DeleteA great story Sherry, hope you and your family have a Happy 4th July.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Thanks, Yvonne! It was a bit rainy, so we missed the fireworks this year. We still enjoyed hamburgers and hot dogs, though!
DeleteYou are a great pitcher! :) Happy Fourth to you too!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christine! Hope you enjoyed the Fourth, too!
DeleteLoved the story! Perfect Pitcher :)
ReplyDeleteHave a happy fourth!
Nas
Thanks, Nas! I hope you had a nice Fourth, too!
DeleteThat is so sweet. Great memories for your son.
ReplyDeleteHe had a great time, and it was a good way to tire him out!
DeleteHappy Fourth of July.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great way to look at it.
Hope you had a great Fourth and that the weather was better in Florida than it was here!
DeleteHeehee!
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DeleteOf course you're a perfect pitcher! ;) Hope the 4th was fantastic for you!
ReplyDeleteHits 100% of the time. Can't get any more perfect than that! ;)
DeleteBest pitcher ever
ReplyDeleteThanks! Maybe I should get a trophy or something. ;)
DeleteWill you pitch to me too?
ReplyDeleteLOL Fun story!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a wonderful holiday. ☺
Thanks, Dana. I hope you did, too!
DeleteWatching Mom and son together playing baseball is heartwarming. Hope you had a lovely 4th of July.
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