We Survived

Well, well, well, we survived the All-Star State Tournament these past 4 days. It has been quite the experience! A good one, I must add! Cade's team came in 3rd...which is pretty darn good and that qualifies them for the Nationals! So, in about a week and a half, we pack up again to head toward Tennessee! I had mixed emotions going in to all of this! Not knowing what to expect. I have learned alot over the weekend, however, am far from being a "professional traveling baseball Mom". Things that I dreaded, weren't so bad after all! I got involved when and where I could, joined conversations and then took the time to just sit and listen as well! I have learned that it really isn't so bad to just be a part of the silent majority....you can really learn alot that way!

As an only child you feel you have to "put yourself out there" to be able to be with the "in" crowd....to be/feel a apart of things! I guess sometimes I try to do that for Cade, when he really needs to do it for himself. It is important to have friends and I want him to have friends. I don't want him to be left out! The same for myself. However, in the long run, I am always so glad to get home, get by myself and have some "down time" or some "alone time".......so, what gives?? Kind of confusing isn't it? I guess there is just a time and place for everything isn't there? It is a good feeling to feel that you are a part of things....needed/wanted, yet, when you do go away that someone will look forward to when you return. I think, as human beings, we all want that don't we?

As we drove home late last night I prayed that everyone would arrive to their destinations safely. In a way, I missed all the abundance of laughter, conversation, children running in and out of everyone's motel room, up until late each night and up early most mornings....however, it sure was nice when I laid my head on MY pillow, in MY bed, under MY blankets.....quiet! There was no sound. Cade was fast asleep! A smile came over my face as I quickly ventured into a wonderful and restful slumber!! Ahhh, it's true, there's no place like home! Until later!!