Delaney needed some encouragement and some firm "Yes, you are doing it" talk to work up the courage for softball All Stars this summer. She didn't know anyone playing, she didn't know what to expect, and it seemed to her like a lot of pressure to perform. 3 weeks later, her team made it to the championship and was eliminated by the other Chico team, and she wants nothing more than to keep practicing and playing. Often times, Mark and I make parenting choices that we question all along the way. We all do. But we are finding again and again, that when we choose to encourage our kids to push themselves and work out of their comfort zone, it is absolutely worthwhile. She gained softball skills that she won't lose and didn't have the opportunity for in the regular season. Yet even more importantly, she learned the fun of being on a competitive team, working hard together and enjoying the company of girls with a common goal.
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| Laying down a bunt for a single. |
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| Safe. |
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| We would know her run anywhere, feet off the ground, every single time. Someday soon she's going to figure out she's quicker if her feet touch the ground some more, but not yet! |
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| Lucky #2 |
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