There once was a little boy who loved the Baltimore Orioles. He proudly owned shirts, hats and a pennant tacked to his bedroom wall. He had a book full of only Orioles baseball cards. He loved them despite their loses but admired them even more for Cal Ripken, Jr.
Now, that little boy just doesn’t know what to do with himself knowing that his little boy will soon be suiting up for tee-ball in an Orioles uniform.
We don’t have the official shirt and hat yet but that doesn’t mean Nate doesn’t have something to wear. He was awake and dressed before we were this morning. He can hit and run pretty well for a 5-year-old but we’re still working on that tie-the-shoes skill.
Dressed & Ready Before Anyone
Andrew really made this season’s first practice special for him. He cooked him a baseball-themed breakfast with baseball pancakes and an Orioles beer mug full of apple juice. (I think we should invest in some kid-friendly Orioles cups, right?! Maybe even a water bottle for games.)
Baseball Breakfast (That's APPLE JUICE!)
Batter Up for Breakfast!
After loading up on two pancakes and three small pieces of bacon, Nate had a blast at his practice. He felt that he did so well that he told me, “Looks like I’m ready for big boy baseball!” Your heart and confidence may be ready, buddy, but you still need to grow into those baseball pants. Sweet, little Oriole. Daddy is so proud.
Batting Practice
Loves to Play Ball!
Here’s a short clip of him getting a single. I say that he growls but it was more of a grunt. Because, you know, that’s better. Such an intense player!
Are You Zhazha? 
AHHH! He is too cute! How can he look so big in some of the pictures, but then so little out on the field with that bit old helmet on his head? I’m so glad he’s having fun!
Look into Tervis Tumblers for his Orioles cup. You can get an appropriate size, they’re insulated and guaranteed, and you can also get a lid that will suit his needs.
Thanks for the suggestion!