Saturday, March 18, 2006

Play Ball!!

Jeremiah's opening day. This is a family tradition. March through May
the boys play baseball. I make sure that I keep it fun for them. No
pressure. Just pay attention and respect and appreciate your coaches.
Have fun with your teammates. Jeremiah is the first one up on Saturday
mornings, eager and ready to go. His coach Kevin is the best. He loves
the kids and he knows the game. I get to sit back, eat sunflower seeds,
drimk water and enjoy the beautiful weather. A slice of Heaven. When my
kids are happy I'm happy.
--Hammertime
From my sidekick

24 comments:

Nicole said...

Aww, that's so cute! I'm glad he's having fun on a Saturday. :)

John Burkholder said...

The heavenly part of it, is being with the kids.

North said...

Go Jeremiah, go!!

Go Dad, go!!

((smiles))



There is no better thing, in this whole world, than the love given to parents, from one simple look, from their child!

ONE smile; can melt a cold heart.

ONE tear; can part the narrowest view.

ONE giggle; can perpetuate more!

Automaticly reminds us adults; about the power of innocence, love and ultimately; that fun is a primary "stress-reliever" and laughter, the best medicine!!

Your kids, are very fortunate ones; to have great, active parents in their lives!!

Bravo, Kudos, and doing a curtsey for ya's.

I'm the same kinda Mom, and there is nothing in this world; that can compare with our kids!

North

Big Heavy said...

You Da Man Hamma!!

MC Hammer said...

Thank U all.

Dod fire fighter are U still In Iraq?

Gringo said...

That's the right attitude to have. Your kid can learn a lot from baseball, and as a parent, you're taking the right approach by telling him to listen to the coach, try hard, and have fun. Eat those seeds and here's hoping you get to applaud a lot of home runs for your boy!

The_Aitch said...

Man, I hear you there with keepin it fun and smiles. My husband's dad is a retired high school teacher and baseball coach. of course my husband HAD to play. Was forced into basbeall camps, workouts, all that jazz. It took up all his free time. He soon started to hate it. He learned to never force his kid into something he isn't fond of. For the longest time my husband hated baseball.

That was a long time ago though.

Go Mariners!

And yeah, salad is good. Who doesn't like salad?

Valerie said...

Sounds like you and the boys had fun. Glad you have taught them to just have fun with it.

Andrew said...

That's great! I'm so excited for the baseball season to start. I love it!

Check out my band!

myspace.com/backyardsympathy

North said...

Dear DOD FireFighter!!

God Bless YOU and your comrades; and keep each of you safe!

I have a friend, whom served in the Falklands; an uncle whom went deaf(walked beside the tanks with flamethrower) in Korea; worked with a vet from Nam...

wow..it's a shame there has to be war; but, when there is, God Bless, the courage of the men and women; willing to lay down their lives for us.

Dear MC, I love salad, and so does my son(17)... I like to toss in cashew or almonds; and left-over chicken! Try diced apples, or oranges/melon! diced cheddar, raisins....OOoh I'm getting hungry!! Try some of them salad-sprinkles(lemon/herb) and release the need for fatenning dressings!

North

MC Hammer said...

The last three comments are not me but from the identity theif. there is no space between MC and Hammer. Sorry everyone. I wil do my best to saty on top of this. However,I need your help to kinda watchout as well.

kranki said...

Thomas I think you mean to say that you will be his host and he will be your guest.

Ciao!

Hopefully hammer's identity thief won't try and show up in Rome instead.

North said...

Dear DOD Firefighter, I tried to contact you from your blog; but your EM isn't activated.

On March 15th, a profile-interview was done of me; by a journalist.

http://kavitachhibber.com/communityProfile.html

Kavita Chhibber is owner/operator/journalist

I mentioned to her; a soldier posted on a blog I liked to visit. She seems interested to interview you!!

Just go to her site; and click on contact...I told her, I'd tell you to mention in your contact that "north sent me" and she'll know you are the one I was talking about.

MC hope you didn't mind I posted my profile link; but Kavita is a great journalist, who likes to profile unsung heroes, and triumphant stories of adversity.

North

MC Hammer said...

no problem North,
as U know I am a Vet and I support the troops. I've been trying to ask DOD if he was active.

North said...

Thanks, MC! : )

God Bless you and all vets!!

I was President this year, of the Legion Ladies Auxillary! I had to resign(Feb) 2 months shy of elections, due to some health probs.

Rememberance Day is a big day for our Legion; and we diligently, and with great love; commit ourselves to providing our local vets; with a great luncheon after the parade.

Last year, I was Executive, Chaplain and Sgt. at Arms.

A great organization; to commend our heroes around us in our communities!!

this past Christmas; to mark the end of "The Year of the Veteran" we hosted a huge Christmas Dinner, just for vets and their families. There was entertainment, etc.

The kind responses we recieved in cards, thanking us for our devotion to them; was enough to fill our hearts with joy, overfilled.

May God continue to Bless you, MC...

North

North said...

MC, if you haven't gotten your "Year of the Veteran" pin, email me, and I'd love to send you one!!

North

doubleknot said...

You recieve so many comments I almost don't want to over load you but just had to say how much I admire your parenting skills - we need many many more like you.
Enjoy your sunflower seeds.

North said...

Dear DOD, thanks, and God Bless your courage to do what you do!!

Will contact Kavita asap; and get the ball rolling.

My friend that served in the Falklands-had to forfeit many films and pictures that had to undergo security scrutiny. He had many of "air/ship-battle" on the seas... I saw some lesser-degree pics he was allowed to keep.

surreal, is all I can find a suiting word.

DOD-i got a newspaper clipping of me; as I presented a long speech at the first-anniversary of 9-11. in front of our town fire-hall.

I lost a friend(Q-B) in one of the towers. I paid special tribute to the firefighters in what they do for "us." and after the ceremony; they stood in line, to hug me personally! I laid a candle and flowers... I thanked them, and that it gave me a deep; profound comfort knowing; that a firefighter was probably with her as the building crumbled beneath their feet, holding her and others in his big arms."

God Bless our Heroes!!

North

Shawn said...

Enjoy it Hammer. This kids grow up so fast. When those days are gone, you'll definitely miss them. My son is a junior in high school and pretty soon all his sports will be over, unless of course he decides to do college sports, which is what I'm hoping.

Butchie said...

When you comin' to Indy, Hammer? Let's get that tour rolling!

Online Degree said...

It's great that you spend that time with your kids.

(SR71)Atomica said...

Very precious! I like that!
Now THAT is what our youngsters should be experiencing...

Soulfull said...

Such beautiful kids and I just love the name Jeremiah, considering my son's name is also Jeremiah. LOL! GO Team! :)

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