Boring Baseball?

So, baseball season is upon us. I thought I could brainwash my children into believing as I always have that baseball is a boring sport. I talk up football, basketball (of course), and soccer like there is no greater fun in the world, but I have always said baseball was a bunch of standing around watching the pitcher and catcher play catch. So, much to my unliking, Brayden decided he wanted to give baseball a go this year. For the past month he has been counting down the days to the start of the season (you all know how focused he can be). He was thrilled in the store picking out a mitt and seemed to enjoy the first two practices. Saturday, their first game, couldn't come fast enough for him. I was kind of dreading sitting out in the sun with three little kids all morning, but once game time rolled around, I found myself getting a little excited. Watching Brayden out in left field staying in "ready position" and totally anticipating a ball coming his way was fun. I was nervous during Brayden's two at bats, but thrilled when he hit solid base hits at both ups. So, maybe I'm admitting I was a little wrong about baseball. It is fun and exciting and pure joy for my 7 year old boy. We'll see if I feel the same way when game 10 rolls around.