We had an extremely busy day today. We started out bright and early, leaving the house around 8:30 to get to the Opening Day Ceremonies for the North Durham Little League (NDLL). Jackson was so proud to be decked out in his Orioles uniform. Brad looked quite dapper in his coaches uniform as well. We arrived to a packed field where each division was introduced. Jackson and the rest of the Rookie division looked adorable out there on the field with their coaches and their banner. I was really impressed that the NDLL started a new Challenger Division this year for those who are mentally or physically disabled. The Challenger Division was so happy to be part of the ceremony and the applause was loud and long for this group of special folks. The Northern High ROTC was at the ceremony and presented the flags while a suprisingly good singer belted out the anthem. The ceremony was concluded by the parents repeating an oath to basically treat the umpires with respect and to remember "this is just a game!" I wonder if they've had problem parents in the past??
Directly after the ceremonies, we had to head over to the Museum of Life and Science for yet another birthday party. The party was cool, including a live presentation of a chinchilla, some sort of dragon lizard and a sweet bunny. Halfway through, I unfortunately had to step out with a very unhappy Jessie. I'm glad Brad was there to help out. Jessie really had a MAJOR meltdown and I'm beginning to think this nasty cold is working itself into a nice little ear infection.
Jackson and daddy had about an hour to rest after the birthday party and then headed straight back out to the fields for Jackson's first game.... a 2 hour game. SHEW! Unfortunately thanks to a very mad and tired 1 year old, I had to stay home and miss the game, but I heard he did great! Looking forward to many more games and a healthy gal!
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