This week’s t-ball

No videos.

It was raining, so it was indoors again. We got there early so Alex could “warm up” to watching Coach Josh earlier before his class started (there’s an older kids class just before his)

The first activity was to field ground balls from the coaches. While Alex did that, I slowly backed up, but didn’t make it out of the room. Then all the kids sat down against the wall and took attendance. Alex sat 10 feet away from the other kids, so I went to him and told him I was going to the bathroom and would be right back. I was able to sneak out of the gym.

Not really sure what happened the rest of the time. For a while, he just sat against the wall by himself while the other kids played. At one point Coach Josh was sitting next to him for a spell. Eventually, he did hit off the tee a couple of times and ran the bases.

Sara was able to peer in a couple times and all Alex would do is wave to her. At one point, I ventured to close to the door when he was in that area and he spotted me. He beckoned that I come stand next to him, but as soon as he turned around, I disappeared from his sight again.

So I guess the trick is for me to not be around.

I talked briefly with the coach afterwards and he said Alex is doing fine. He’s seen some kids who’s parents do the drop-and-run and the kid cries for a while. I’ve been trying to avoid that tactic for the sake of the other parents and coaches. It certainly doesn’t work if we’re outside since there’s no place for me to hide.

With babysitters, school and other times, that’s the only thing we can do. Drop-and-run. He’ll cry for 10 minutes and then be fine the rest of the time. I’m just not sure how that would work outside.

Well, next week is the last time they meet for this session. I haven’t decided what I’m going to do, yet.