We've come a long way

So Madi had her first softball game of the season on Thursday.   All was going very well.  She got up to bat and I started cheering...nothing embarrassing, just a "you can do it Madi."  I saw her look over at me a few times, but thought nothing of it.  Well, she struck out, and she was okay with that.  But, she walked over to me in the bleachers and said "Mom, I have a favor to ask of you.  Will you please not cheer for me like that, you just make me nervous.  I can't do this when I'm nervous."  I said "okay."  She returned to the dugout and the game went on.  EVERY parent around me we laughing at this exchange. 

Now, although I found some humor in the situation, I was also incredibly relieved that she had so calmly come over and asked me not to cheer.  It was only 3 years ago that the same kid came running down the sideline of her soccer game yelling at me, "Stop yelling so loud Mom.  I don't want to play this anymore!  Why are you making me do this?"  So... I think it's safe to say that we have come a long way.  Thank goodness!

Sunflower seeds

Madison is playing softball again this year.  It is one of the few sports she likes to play, mainly because there is limited running and you get to sing songs throughout the game.  We found out this morning that there is one other very important element for her.  She was explaining that she needed to bring some sunflower seeds.  She just HAD to have them for her first game (which is tonight).  This was her explanation when we asked her why she needed them so badly.

"You just have to have them.  Sunflower seeds are the favorite snack for everyone while you wait to bat!"

Ahhhh.  Snacks.  Definitely something we HAVE to have.  :)

cotton candy

On the way home from the store this morning I had this conversation with Allie.

"Mom?  Do clouds taste like cotton candy?"
"No honey, they look like they should, but they don't."
"Yeah, they do Mom.  I've tasted them before and they do taste like cotton candy."

What am I supposed to say to that?

Snacks

We currently have early church.  In order for us to be on time we have given Allie a little added responsibility on Sunday mornings.  She is in charge of packing the snacks for Jack and herself.  So, this morning she got up and did just that.  During Sacrament meeting and while munching on her snacks she says, "Man, I sure do pack great snacks, don't I."  That kid cracks me up.