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[quote name="Pluto" post="932337" timestamp="1292252909"] [quote author=maddog link=topic=77076.msg929430#msg929430 date=1291926600] Pluto - You have the essence of the message to a TEE !! [/quote] Maddog, My knowledge of the message comes from many years of hard "lessons learned" with 3 grown kids and then to have been fortunate enough to have a late child and get a second chance with what it's really all about.....simply enjoying your kids.  period. It is my experience that it really does not matter how talented anybody's child is, (or how talented we "think" they are) being good and playing at a higher level absolutely has to be intrinsic.  It doesn't matter how much money we spend on lessons, camps, bats, gloves, select teams and tournaments...if they don't want it themselves, they are not going to do it.  One must simply support them and enjoy watching them while they're doing it, otherwise you miss out on the best part.  Out of my three, one went on to keep playing, one is working construction (and doing very well for himself) and the other is a stay at home mom.   It seems like yesterday that I was driving the golden triangle dropping off, picking up and sitting at all night softball/baseball tournaments.  Today, they're doing their own thing and you want them to have fond memories of it....not memories of being badgered, nagged and forced to do something that their parents wanted more than they did.  When they enter the "real" world, I don't think anybody who interviews them will ever ask, "Oh, Mr. So and So did you play college ball?"  I believe the real criteria is the transcript. ENJOY your kids people....Life is just too short for pettiness. [/quote]AMEN!

[quote name="maddog" post="929430" timestamp="1291926600"] Pluto - You have the essence of the message to a TEE !! [/quote]Hey Mike I knew what you were saying!

[quote name="Pluto" post="929219" timestamp="1291909294"] [quote author=(13) link=topic=77076.msg927322#msg927322 date=1291611764] [quote author=GCM Fan link=topic=77076.msg927224#msg927224 date=1291602635] Very well put . [/quote] Really? I must be slow, I couldn't keep up with all the changes of direction [/quote] I think maybe the point was to encourage your kids with their dreams, display your behavior as an adult, but most importantly, ENJOY your kids in whatever it is that they do, college bound or not for Life gets away from us all! [/quote]Very well put!

[quote name="maddog" post="926805" timestamp="1291577476"] It seems like yesterday that Taylor moved from Baseball with the boys to Girls "Blast" Select Softball. It was not just about the game, it is really growth as human beings and the talent that comes with that also. I remember that 10 and under team like it was yesterday ! 11 players and 8 of them are now playing College ball ! WOW- How time flys by, all the coaching, parents and trips, all bring good memories. My daughter was never the greatest but always seemed to enjoy herself, OH there was the occasional crying of disappointment. But as a whole, I think this has been some of the best times of our life !! I would encourage- Next Time you hear a Kid set their dreams on going to A&M or Texas join with the kids in their dreams, because you never know what life will deal you or them. I am very happy to go watch my daughter play at college, but I am thinking that things will never again be the same as they were when she was a kid because she growing into a real adult !! I sometimes think about the other three kids on that orignal Blast team what made the difference was it me ? or a parent that turned them away and crushed some childs dream. #1 rule - I would encourage all parents to think - before blurting out some crude or viscious comment that could possible hurt a childs feelings ! Take time to talk to the Coach or other parents after the game or after practice in PRIVATE where young tender ears can not hear!! You know at times we (Parents) are the ones that don't act our ages.  Enjoy the times you have with your children, time is really - very short from a child to an adult !! [/quote]I knew that it was time to move my daughter on to a select team with other girls that loved the game as much as she did around the age of ten also.We were lucky to join teams with good coaches and good parents,we all seemed to get along with one another.I can not remember of many problems on the teams,not that I heard about anyway.I really consider myself lucky to have met so many good people all these years!I really am dreading Kelsey going on to College next year!Only because I know that things will never be the same.Do not misunderstand,I am happy that she has been blessed to go on to futher her education.And also getting to play softball while getting that education has been a life long dream of hers.What you said about time flying by...you better believe that one!

I also agree Mike!

[quote name="maddog" post="867238" timestamp="1286392321"] Way to go BOO , I am very proud of you.- you are the smartest person I have ever met !! Still working on that "LIGHT Polution Theory" you told me about on the way to Silsbee ::) Do you remember when you came to visit and ride the mule with Taylor and you expected a four legged mule CHINA Good Luck Mike Ruth Taylor and Charlie [/quote]Thank you Mike!It was great playing with ya'll,and I really do appreciate all you did for Kelsey!

[quote name="bigcat" post="866219" timestamp="1286254948"] Got to give Momma Buddha some credit for helping Kelsey. A lot of miles put on her car. LOL , some of those miles were spent lost, trying to find their way to the hotels or fields. But momma always got kelsey there. The special thing is, Kelsey and mom are always ready to help out any way they can. I remember last year in Colorado, Kelsey's team got knocked out of the tournament early. They headed home, got over a hundred miles down the road, when Momma Budha got a phone call from our team.  Our team was in a bine. We were doing well in the tournament, but only had 8 healthy players. She turned her car around and headed back to Denver, not knowing how much playing time Kelsey would get.  Kelsey finished out the tournament with us. To me that is specail. Thanks Kelsey and Joy for the memories we all had together. [/quote]Thanks Pete!We were very happy to help out,that's what FAMILY is all about!Not to mention my husband was ready to go do some sight seeing and go home,THANK YOU too hunny!We enjoyed every minute of it!We are very fortunate to have made so many friends along the way!It has been a very long haul,but I would not have had it any other way!

[quote name="WeedBegone" post="865487" timestamp="1286200043"] [quote author=tnt_mom link=topic=73896.msg865467#msg865467 date=1286198244] Congrats.  It's nice to see all the hard work pay off. [/quote] Congtats ---and she definitely is a hard worker.  Both in the classroom and on the field. Kelsey+dedication+education= SUCCESS SUCCESS - Momma2 expense for bats-gas-fees= PAYBACK TIME  ;D [/quote]Thanks Mr.Weed and all!It has all been very well worth it!

I am very happy to announce that after a long weekend of College visits to University Of Texas at Dallas and also Southwestern University,that Kelsey Young a Senior at West Brook High School has committed to attend school and also play softball at the next level with UT-Dallas.We are very proud of Kelsey for her hard work and dedication,it has finally paid off!We want to also thank all of Kelseys coaches past to present... Regina Wedekind,George Diaz,Becky Hanratty,Ronnie Lasale/Patrick Gallager,Tammy Walling,Robert McCain/Dale Williams,Mike Hamilton/Jay Broccato,Mike McGill,Pete Treadway,Sammy Crawford,Misty Tyner,Angie Stowell,Todd Pain, Howard Thompson and Dee & Julie Lindley.If I left anyone out,I am sorry!And last, but not least my Dad Kelseys Grandfather Max Schaver who was the first to teach Kelsey how to throw,catch and hit from the very beginning.I know that he is looking down from above with a great big smile on his face!

[quote name="WeedBegone" post="860552" timestamp="1285763063"] [quote author=MOMMA2 link=topic=73596.msg860504#msg860504 date=1285734955] Good post JT!I totally agree with what you said.My DD has played softball for 13,now going on 14 years.She started at a very young age of 4,now 17.We started her in "League Ball" from age 4-9,then moved on to "Select Ball" from age 10 to present.It was a very good move for her.She knew that she wanted to go on to play at a Collegiate Level fairly young.She is a Senior and currently looking a few Colleges over to attend to play Softball.We played on the local teams,but she decided to move on to an out of area team for certain reasons.All in all it is good.We as parents need to learn to support our kids,back them as much as possible.I have always said,my daughter is the one on the field.I am just there to cheer her on!As for the Coaches,I praise them for giving all their spare time to the kid's.I know that they would not do it, if they really did not want to.Men and women working full time jobs,having families...but yet take the time to practice and coach our kids.I would like to say Thank You! to all of my DD's coaches past to present! [/quote] Great post MOMMA.   Man you had me soooo fooled.  All these recent days I thought you were LULU and went undercover.  LOL BTW---looking forward to seeing your DD knock the PP  out of the BB.   8) [/quote]LOL!!!Mr.Weed you know that I would have let you in on me going undercover!LOL!!

Good post JT!I totally agree with what you said.My DD has played softball for 13,now going on 14 years.She started at a very young age of 4,now 17.We started her in "League Ball" from age 4-9,then moved on to "Select Ball" from age 10 to present.It was a very good move for her.She knew that she wanted to go on to play at a Collegiate Level fairly young.She is a Senior and currently looking a few Colleges over to attend to play Softball.We played on the local teams,but she decided to move on to an out of area team for certain reasons.All in all it is good.We as parents need to learn to support our kids,back them as much as possible.I have always said,my daughter is the one on the field.I am just there to cheer her on!As for the Coaches,I praise them for giving all their spare time to the kid's.I know that they would not do it, if they really did not want to.Men and women working full time jobs,having families...but yet take the time to practice and coach our kids.I would like to say Thank You! to all of my DD's coaches past to present!

[quote name="WeedBegone" post="848095" timestamp="1284578787"] [quote author=MOMMA2 link=topic=72592.msg848055#msg848055 date=1284575032] If anyone is interested in this bat,or knows of anyone that may be interested please have them contact me!I am in need to sell this bat.Like I have already posted,it is a NEW 2009 Purple Synergy bat never been used still in the original wrapping with the warranty!It has a 33" on the top of the handle,whatever that means.I am not knowledgeable on bats at all!I am asking $100.00, OBO! [/quote] Bats are rated as to how many times it should make contact with the ball after 50 pitches (CPS = Contact per Strike) =  assuming the pitches are strikes.  33 out of 50 is pretty good.  Your DD probably would get 40 CPS's using that bat which is pretty darned good. [/quote]Mr.Weed only you would have an explanation!LOL!!How have you been?Things have been pretty crazy with this being Kelseys Senior year.She had a pretty busy summer with her travel team,we went to Colorado and also Georgia!It was pretty amazing!Now she is busy trying to get visits scheduled to possible College prospects.Please keep her in your thoughts and  prayers!

If anyone is interested in this bat,or knows of anyone that may be interested please have them contact me!I am in need to sell this bat.Like I have already posted,it is a NEW 2009 Purple Synergy bat never been used still in the original wrapping with the warranty!It has a 33" on the top of the handle,whatever that means.I am not knowledgeable on bats at all!I am asking $100.00, OBO!

[quote name="bigcat" post="842674" timestamp="1284082814"] Thank God. No more having to buy bats, cleats, batting gloves, so on and so on. It's all furnished now, except softball glove. Hey Momma I remember that bat from Plano. That day she got 2 bats. One from Mom and one from Dad, LMAO [/quote]By the way how is everything?It has been awhile.I hope you all are doing ok!

[quote name="bigcat" post="842674" timestamp="1284082814"] Thank God. No more having to buy bats, cleats, batting gloves, so on and so on. It's all furnished now, except softball glove. Hey Momma I remember that bat from Plano. That day she got 2 bats. One from Mom and one from Dad, LMAO [/quote]Yes BIGCAT,it is the same one!I tried to get Kelsey to use it,but she said she wanted to keep on using OLD FAITHFUL!LOL!Anyway,if anyone is interested it is a NEW (2009) bat still in the wrapping with the warrenty.It is the purple Synergy Clarity 33inch?I really do not know alot about bats.Give me a call (409)860-5059 Thanks!