Spring Weekends Mean Baseball and Yard Sales! -

I have a weekend tradition this time of year- yard sales and baseball. That photo you see up there is what my center console in my van looks like come Saturday morning. Coffee, sunglasses, wallet, and Wet Ones antibacterial wipes. These are especially important to get rid of the dirt and grime that comes after digging through all the treasures I just might find. The big boys have ballgames every Saturday, so before their game, I hit all the yard sales in the area.

Then, it’s off to the ballpark. The boys are on the same team this year, which is pretty great. This means that the little boys only have to sit through one game, and that the big boys can get all hot and sweaty and go home after the game is over. Speaking of hot and sweaty, think of their hands in gloves, on baseball bats that all the other kids use, batting helmets (you get the idea), remember those Wet Ones wipes I mentioned? Oh yeah, they use them. I stick the individual packs in their baseball bags, so they can whip them out whenever they’re finished with a game or practice before getting into their snacks and refreshments at the end.

The little guys enjoy watching their big brothers play, but like I said, one game is about all their attention spans can stand. In fact, we usually have to take a walk to the concession stand around the halfway point just for a change of scenery and some popcorn. Again, I clean those little grubby fingers before they chow down, and all is well.

I hope most of you have been able to enjoy the warm weather heading
our way as we’re in the middle of Spring, and preparing for Summer! For
me, I can’t believe the school year is almost over. I’m already trying
to come up with a list of ideas to keep the kids busy for the summer.
For
now, I’m enjoying the Spring. I feel like we’re finally past cold and
flu season, have packed up the warm clothes (which, for us here in
Florida, are long sleeves and maybe a hoodie), and are enjoying our
outdoors. And, thanks to Wet Ones antibacterial wipes, you can be sure to keep the germs at bay while you enjoy your weekends with the family!