Rookie Ball here we come!

Thomas had his first Rookie ball practice this afternoon. This was his first experience with the pitching machine. That thing really throws a ball - FAST! We have to buy him a new bat, cup (yikes!) a face guard for his helmet and a batting glove. When it was his turn to bat, he walked up to the plate with all the confidence in the world. He took a couple of swings and the coach switched his bat (too small - ie; new bat). He took a few more swings (nice ones) and then SMACK the ball hit him right on the hand(ie; new glove - he thinks that it won't hurt if this happens again)! I was a good mommy and let the coaches tend to him. He was a champ and took a few more swings. He never did make contact with the ball, but that will come in time... I hope. Over all he did well. Some of the other boys are really great ball players. I was really impressed. I hope Thomas enjoys this team as much as he enjoyed the T-ball team. I will be snapping pictures soon so stay tuned.....