1. Don’t complain about the cold days because soon it will get so hot that you will feel like you’re melting on the field. When we started playing it was downright COLD some days, but within a few weeks it was blazing hot and we were all looking for a shady spot to hide. Enjoy the cool weather while it lasts, because it doesn’t last.
2. If it’s not labeled it will get lost. Even if it is labeled it will get lost. After every game there was a group text to figure out who left behind their jacket/hat/glove/bat/etc.
3. When you’re six years old, being the catcher is the coolest thing. I had to keep a running list in my head of who wants to be catcher next. When you’re only playing 4-5 innings per game and all 12 kids want to be catcher, it gets tough to remember who got to catch already.
4. A good coach makes all the difference. Our team had an amazing coach. He was patient and saw the potential in each child. He never yelled and really brought out the best in each kiddo. I hope hope hope that he will coach again next year.
5. Don’t wear flip flops. Ever. Once it started getting warm, I traded in my my sneakers for flip flop. Worst idea ever. I got my toes stepped on by cleats at least three times that game and I learned my lesson quickly.
6. Make sure you don’t stand too close the the batter on deck. I stepped out of the dugout a few time to a bat to the stomach or back. Watch out for the kiddos who are warming up.
7. Buy extra pairs of baseball pants. With two games plus practice each week, I found myself rushing to quick wash Alex’s baseball pants because they were always dirty.
8. Be ready to eat a lot of take out. Weekday games were at 5:30. We were rushing to finish homework, and get out the door and our meal planning went out the window. Instead, we would pick up pizza or Chinese on the way home and make everyone happy, including me since I didn’t have to cook.
9. The progress the kids make is amazing. For most of the kids on our team, it was their first time playing. The first few games and practices were comical to put it lightly, but the progress they made by the last game was amazing. During the last game, we went through the whole lineup in one inning because each of them hit the ball and made it to base within two pitches.
10. And it makes waking up on Saturday mornings worth it. Even though the extra hour or two of sleep would’ve been amazing, getting up early to see the kids play was totally worth it.

We can’t wait until next season!

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The new stadium is really nice, and I feel the Yankees did a really good job with building a new park and playground in the place of the old stadium. There’s even a sweet looking track which I wouldn’t mind running.

We decided to drive to the stadium and ended up getting there super early because there was no traffic. When we got to our seats, the grounds workers were still fixing the field which I thought was really cool.

We took a walk around the stadium to get some drinks and snacks. I was surprised by all of the different food options they have now. We went the typical baseball game route with beer, I got a Blue Moon, peanuts and pretzels.

Next time we go to a game, I am getting the nachos because they looks amazing. The guy in front of us got them twice and they look like real restaurant nachos with slasa, guac, and real melted cheese.

The game was a lot fun. The Yankees were playing the Kansas City Royals and won 8-3. I am obviously their good luck charm.

My goal going into the game was to do the wave, and we did it twice!

The weather held out for the whole game and we ever got to see a gorgeous purple and pink sunset.

Tommy and I were also hoping to get on the Kiss Cam (We’re corny I know) but they didn’t have one at all! There’s always next time!

Have an awesome Thursday! Did this week fly by or what!

What’s your favorite baseball team? What snacks do you get when you go to a game?

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While I was being my studious self yesterday, Tommy got to have an amazing baseball experience.  Thanks to his cousin, he got to go to the Yankee game, but this wasn’t you average game.  They got to sit in the premium seats, you know, the kind that cost $260 a pop.

They drove to the game because parking is, of course, included.  They got to eat at the all-inclusive buffet which was stocked with food you would not expect at a baseball game.  All you can eat sushi, seafood, steaks, etc.

If the free food wasn’t enough to make me envious, I got this picture in the middle of class.

Yes, they sat one row away from the field.  Tommy said they could smell the freshly cut grass, which is something you definitely don’t get sitting in the top, top rows, where I usually sit.

Even though the Yankees lost pretty badly, they had a great time.

Now, I need to get myself to the supermarket because spaghetti squash with pesto is on the menu for today.  I have high hopes for the recipe!

Have a great weekend!

Have you ever gotten free expensive tickets to an event? Why didn’t you invite me along?

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