Our coach called a practice tonight. Then he said that Sparky and I would be running it and he couldn't show.

Ok, we'll roll with it. It's probably just as well he isn't in charge. So I send out an email to 25 or so kids.

Know how many came out tonight? Two days before what could be their last playoff game?

Just C.

So we bagged practice and he subbed on his buddy's team where he went 2 for 2 with 2 RBIs, 2 stolen bases and a run scored. The team lost 6-4 but he had a good night, got in some practice and the 9yr old AllStar coach was watching.

That plus ice cream and even the scary thunderstorm isn't a problem (for him!).