Are you ready?

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This video was played at church this morning.
Tyler was really impacted by this video. His main concern was for the man at the end who got left behind. I can't put it into words what he was feeling but you could see it all over his face - worry. Worry for those who don't know Jesus as their personal savior. Worry for those who may never know. Worry for those who may never be told. He is only 7 and has this knowledge that it we don't tell then who will? He really inspired me.

I have had this tug to take this particular class at church that really teaches how to go out and tell others about what Jesus did for them. I grew up in church so I know it but this class puts it in terms that everyone can understand. Problem - my shynes. I know I have to overcome but it is hard. It wins every time. I heard Beth Moore say once that she is scared to death of one thing - speaking in public! What she does for a living! She had to make a decision - obey her fear or obey God who is calling her to public speaking for his sake. She chose to obey God. I am in that struggle right now. I know eventually God will prevail and take those obstacles out of my way so I can serve him. I just have to be ready when they are.

Pain.Ful

The only word I can use to describe today's game.

Really.

We started out knowing we were playing the best team in our division so we were expecting it to be rough. The first inning was OK, we held them to 3 runs.

Then it was our turn - top of the lineup - we were ready.

We hit it great! Right to the other team and they got us out by the fourth batter.

So we went into hold them off mode and we did through that inning but we still couldn't get on base.

Then it got worse. Tyler got hungry so I know why he wasn't paying attention. For the rest I just don't know but we lost them. We had some stellar pirouettes in the outfield, some reenacting of throws at third base, some even decided the fence was much more interesting and completely turned around!

It was agony. And all we could do was watch.

We had not even made it through our line up going into the top of the fourth inning!

UUUGGGHHHHH

I did manage to get some pictures of Tyler before the melt down

Can he even see?!?! We told Tyler right before getting out of the car - put your stuff in your bag so when it is your turn you know right were to get it......did he listen? ummmmm.....NO!

He left his helmet out and the batter right before him grabbed it and went out. I told him grab another....." I can't!" So he went through about 5 before he decided this one was good.

Are you kidding?

I think we got our point across.

At this point the coach thought it good to instruct Tyler - "Run that way OK?"

Yes it was necessary

Your Sister?

I talk to my sister on my way to work almost every morning. She lives in PA so it is our only time we get to spend together - on the phone. Sometimes when I call her youngest answers and we catch up on the important stuff like how far he is in his Star Wars Wii game, what he is watching right now, how he tormented his parents last night - you know important stuff. The other day when I called she had to run and take him to school so we hung up from her house phone and immediately got on her cell. In this pause of conversation between us this is what went down at her house

Jared - Was that Lorinda?
Mom - Yes, and it is Aunt Dinda to you
Jared - But you call her Lorinda
Mom - Yes I do because she is my sister
Jared - SHE'S YOUR SISTER!!!!!????!!!!!

I guess I didn't realize he never knew that.....

Baseball is back...

For the second year opening day was rained out last Saturday so we finally got to play our first game last night. It's gonna be a great season!

Wanna know why?

Were the Red Sox - oh yes the Red Sox!

Even our head coached put on an official Red Sox jersey (provided by the assistant coach of course) and wore it proud.

Tyler amazes me with everything he does but this one thing just tops it all. He NEVER gets nervous. NEVER. We watch other kids get up to bat and they just seem jittery, afraid, uninterested. Tyler is none of these. He just walks up, gets set and sends one out.

This is a trait I pray he keeps and I envy.

He did have a good game personally - 4 for 4 at the plate but the best part was something I actually missed seeing and am kicking myself for not paying attention.

He caught his very first pop fly! Then he and the second baseman collided which is when I took notice and thought ooohhhh are they ok? Then I heard someone say "did he catch it" so I of course think it is the other kid because Tyler had not ever done that so I say "did Avery catch it" and they say "no not Avery - Tyler" WHAT! I missed it! sad face. Oh well it was for a very worthy cause - I was helping a precious 3 year old find out how to get to the ocean in his Aladdin game......

Here is the one and only picture I got....it was dark and my camera doesn't like the dark.

Oh - we did win

11 - 4

Go Sox!

Tagged

If you are reading this consider yourself tagged. I was tagged by Ashley from reading her blog so here are 10 things about Tyler...

1. He loves the Octopus. Don't really know what started this love. This is not an easy thing to collect either....you pretty much have to be at an aqarium or online to find one.

2. He is obsessed with Spiderman. This started with the first movie when he was 3 and has continued to this day.

3. He loves pleasing others. Whether it be playing sports, school work or just everyday things he loves to make others happy.

4. I sometimes catch him outside preaching to the trees. He gets this from his Papa who he adores.

5. He is adopted. His 7th birthday is coming up in 3 weeks so this time of year I start strolling down memory lane. 7 years ago right now we were taking our classes so we could adopt....wow.

6. He is a follower. This sort of worries me but he tends to go with the flow. Right now that is ok because I can control who he is with for the most part but when he gets older - little scared.

7. He loves to play sports. Baseball, Basketball, Football - loves them all.

8. He can't run. It's sad but true. A carrer in sprints, marathons or anything of the sort is not in his future.

9. He is scared to death of Thunderstorms. Always has been.

10. He is the reason I am who I am today - I was wondering WAY off the path the Lord chose for me and it took getting Tyler in my life to realize that. I am thankful each and every day for him and couldn't ask for anything more in my son.

Tag your it!

Counting Hairs

So last night we were watching some t.v. show and at some point one of the men in the show had on no shirt. He raised his arms above his head and Tyler says "EEEWWWW" noticing all of the armpit hair. This is not my favorite thing to see either but it was funny that Tyler thought it was gross.

Shortly after this it was bath time.....when Tyler was taking off his shirt and he was in that position where he is stuck with his arms above his head trying to get his shirt off I took the opportunity to do my best tickling....under the arms where he is the most tickleish.

He got in the tub and he had his hands under his armpits....He looked at me very seriously and said

"I am going to put my arms up now and don't tickle them because I want to count my armpit hairs."

What else can you do but laugh....I had to crush his dreams and let him in on the fact that it will be quite sometime before he can accomplish this task.

Letting it all out....

I am not usually one with the funny story to be told. I usually laugh at other peoples funny stories and just think - nothing funny ever happens to me.

Until today...

It actually didn't happen to me but to my friend that watched Tyler for the day while we worked. She does this for us and he loves going over there, mostly to play his friends X-Box but also because he really does have a great time. Today they went to the park. Before leaving she did the make sure you go to the bathroom before we go speach that we all do before going somewhere that we know won't have one. After arriving at the park all was fine until Tyler realized he didn't go before leaving the house. He told my friend that he forgot and he had to pee. She said he would have to wait until they got home and he seemed ok with that. He really must have had to go because he is a very shy child and has started the closing the bathroom door at home so he can't be seen phase. So what he did next just sent me into full on belly laughter.
He walked over to the edge of the sidewalk, politely turned his back to everyone in the park and peed. Yes peed.
My friend wasn't sure he was doing it at first until he turned back around and saw him zipping up his pants. Then she was sure and the only thing she could do was call me. Of course the first thing out of her mouth was "Charlie needs to teach Tyler...." then she was laughing so hard I couldn't really make out the rest.
I am so glad we are still friends and can't wait to see what her son does to embarrass me!