Jaxton isn't SUPER competitive with others, but he is with himself. While most of his team was just "there," Jaxton was there to play and be serious about it. When his team headed outfield he was always the first to grab his glove and yell out "Where do you want me, coach?" He hit great and was such a hustler. I had so much fun watching him play.
At the beginning of the season we had to sit down with Mac and explain to him that he needed to "let his game do the talking." In other words, he wasn't shy about letting everyone know that he was the only consistent hitter they had. :) Mac definitely is an emotional player and put everything he had into every game. He loved the step up in competition and enjoyed making friends with his teammates.
The most exciting part of Mac's season was the last three games where they beat the undefeated team twice to secure the title of "League Champs."
Nate was the head coach for Mac's team and if the fact that their team went from the losing underdogs to the winning champs says anything about his coaching abilities, then I think he has a bright future -- too bad he say's he needs a few years off to recuperate. :)
And what did my other kids do during the 90+ degree, ultra humid back-to-back ballgames? They did their best to keep cool under shade, poured water over their heads and took breaks in the van with the air on. Bless their hearts -- I have good kids!
Can't wait for Fall -- all three boys will be in soccer, Mac will also play baseball and he'll start piano lessons, (I can't help but think I'm already setting myself up for failure . . . I guess only time will tell.)
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