its in his heart

Logan had a second t-ball game this morning, and unlike Wednesday night, the weather today was perfect.   Its fun to watch him play. He's so focused and can hardly wait his turn to bat.   He's very serious about it, too. 

Consequently, he attended a birthday party for the coaches son later this afternoon.  I was talking to our coach and he paid Logan a nice compliment.  He said "some kids just 'have it' and you can see in Logans' eyes and you can see it in how he plays.  He's good, he's really good. He stays focused, he knows what to do, and he's a great hitter."  

Its fun to watch the kids play.  For most of them, its the first time they've ever played a team sport.  Sometimes they have no idea what to do.   They run to first base and just keep running.  Or when the next batter hits, the kid of first base will run back to home plate.  Once, Logan ran to second base and just kept on running into the outfield.  When they're on the field, they aren't always sure where to throw the ball.  Its pure entertainment.  But, its also priceless and it fills my heart watching him do something he really loves.

I've written many times here about how parenting Logan is always both challenging and thrilling, and a learning experience every step of the journey.  Logan is such a complex little person, and every day presents a whole array of challenges, battles, discussions, negotiations, laughter and yes, sometimes tears.  Watching him at t-ball is a chance to see him in his purest little boy form, experiencing something that brings him joy and happiness.

Watching your children experience pure joy doing something they're passionate about...well, it just doesn't get better.  I feel lucky everyday of my life that I get to share all of these experiences with my boys.