Ball Girl

For 2 1/2 years, Maddux has gone to countless baseball games and practices for her brother. She's taken part in hundreds of driveway games and drills, even when she was only an infant. And now, at age four, Mad Dog will be on a team of her own.

Lehr and I opted to not sign her up for the same league as Eli this season. She could be on the same team as her brother, making our lives MUCH easier. However, Maddux has yet to show a true passion for any sport, let alone baseball/softball, and given the more 'intense' schedule of his league, we worried it might make the game seem like more of a chore. Instead, we signed her up for the all-girl softball league that meets at the park across the street from our neighborhood. It is much more low-key AND she has a friend playing (we've requested to be on the same team).

This last week found me outside with both kids, going over a few 'drills' to get us ready for the season. For the first time ever, Maddux really got into it, squatting down to get the ball and focusing on her throws. And it held her attention for a long time! I am looking so forward to this season for her! And as much as she loves hitting, She does throw the bat after contact. The 'skill' of not throwing just moved to the top of our practice priorities.