This is just a quick little note to say how lucky your mom and I were to have such a great family (spouses are included in this too...even if you're only related through marriage). I watched about an hour of a Little League game today, and came to the realization that most parents don't have the good fortune that we had.
I realize that none of you guys are perfect (sorry Donald...your dip rules you out!), but even on your worst days you're way above everyone else. There were kids digging huge holes in the infield, one kid in the outfield picking dandelions, another was practicing his ballet moves, and one kid actually left his glove in right field and stood in the infield talking to the first baseman (who had his back to the plate while the ball was being pitched). The one that really made me realize that a lot of people are worthless is the kid that stopped by to chat with the ump on his way to the dugout to try to get him to call all balls when his team was at bat. Who the hell raised this peach? His parents weren't any where around. It was chilly at the game because the wind was blowing, but was warm enough that I was comfortable in a sweatshirt. I was the only one sitting in the stands...the loser parents were all sitting in their cars while their kids were out on the field. The talent at this level is non-existent, but don't kids deserve some support from their parents? One poor kid was so intimidated that he refused to get in the batter's box, and the team was forced to take an out because he wouldn't bat. Where were his parents? The only people that encouraged him were his coaches and the umpire...pretty sad sight to see.
What's the point of my post? I'm not really sure. There's a lot more to life than sports, and I just used that as an example of what people are like...kids and their parents . I'm just glad all of you turned out the way you did, and trust that your kids won't turn out like the vast majority out there.
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