Joseph's first t-ball game was today and all I can say is that he is such a sweet and timid little athlete. All day he was so excited to "play his first game." He's been practicing out in the yard hitting the ball off the tee and is really gaining a lot of confidence. When we got to the game that evening he ran out onto to field to warm up with his team and then when it was his turn up to bat (he was the first one on his team to hit) he became very timid. It was so precious! He would just look down at the ground so shyly. We were cheering for him when he came up to bat and without lifting his head he raised his eyes to wave back and the cutest and most bashful smile crossed his little face. He hit all of his balls really well but the first couple of times up to bat he had to be reminded to "run" to first base. He was so cute.
Jacob had to sit out and won't be playing on the team until he's off his crutches and walking normally. It's been really hard for him to not be able to play too. I think it's been good for Joseph though. Sometimes I feel like he's always in his brothers shadow and this has given him the opportunity to take center stage. It is so interesting for me to see the differences in Jacob and Joseph. Last year when Jacob was his age and out there playing his first t-ball game he was so confident (and dare I say a bit cocky). Joseph gets every bit as excited to play but he is just so much more cautious and timid. I love them both for their unique ways, they are such cute little athletes.
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