April 3

I do so love watching my little (big) number 7 play ball.

Today's game didn't end in the Rays' favor, but Isaac delivered another nice stand-up double and a minimal 9-man roster meant he and all of his teammates played defense every single inning in some seriously bright sunlight.

I'm proud of them for their effort. And I'm extra proud of my boy, whose first words when he approached us on the bleachers following the game were "can I play in a tournament next weekend? I really want to play in the tournament." 

At the end of the day, sure, it frustrates him to lose. But underneath it all, he just wants to play.