We moved him to Finlandia in Hancock, Michigan this past weekend to play D3 baseball.
This bites. He took it bad, still is to some degree but getting better daily. First time away from home "on his own" for any extended period of time. He had asked me how I handled it going to boot, CA, Japan, and NC having to leave everyone each time, so I told him like it is. I always told him his whole life if you ask me something be prepared for the answer and that I would never lie to him or just say something to make him feel good. I told him it will suck...at first and probably for a couple of weeks, but that it would definitely go away. Immerse yourself in your classes and studying, baseball, and then whatever they have to do and just hang out with friends and team mates, you will just have to make the most of what is there. It is JUST LIKE a small "Hallmark Town" from the Christmas shows. There isn't a whole lot of anything to do.
We did go to a dam I found on a river that flowed from the bay to a small lake. Bought some simple fishing gear for him. He managed 4 or 5 Rock Bass, 1 true Northern Smallie about 3-1/4# and lost another small one, lost a small Pike, and caught his first Walleye.
I did not take it too well either, every weekend for the last 11 or 12 years has revolved around his baseball (1st) and HS Fishing team (2nd) and of course our hunting and fishing trips when we did not have family obligations. Feel like a part of me is missing.
He was an only child so my wife and I are now empty nesters. Much tougher than I thought it would be. But I knew the day would come just wasn't as ready as I though I would be.
Anyway, we are ecstatic for him. Taking that first step to being an adult and on his own. Also found out he is slated for starting short stop for all 4 years even counting this year as a freshman, and will flip flop at second in some games with whoever they put at second depending on the situation. Coaching staff is thrilled to have him.
Anyway, super proud of him and his accomplishments, just trying to work through the empty feeling. So, I guess it's Honey-Do time for all the items the War Department wanted through the years to keep myself busy.
This bites. He took it bad, still is to some degree but getting better daily. First time away from home "on his own" for any extended period of time. He had asked me how I handled it going to boot, CA, Japan, and NC having to leave everyone each time, so I told him like it is. I always told him his whole life if you ask me something be prepared for the answer and that I would never lie to him or just say something to make him feel good. I told him it will suck...at first and probably for a couple of weeks, but that it would definitely go away. Immerse yourself in your classes and studying, baseball, and then whatever they have to do and just hang out with friends and team mates, you will just have to make the most of what is there. It is JUST LIKE a small "Hallmark Town" from the Christmas shows. There isn't a whole lot of anything to do.
We did go to a dam I found on a river that flowed from the bay to a small lake. Bought some simple fishing gear for him. He managed 4 or 5 Rock Bass, 1 true Northern Smallie about 3-1/4# and lost another small one, lost a small Pike, and caught his first Walleye.
I did not take it too well either, every weekend for the last 11 or 12 years has revolved around his baseball (1st) and HS Fishing team (2nd) and of course our hunting and fishing trips when we did not have family obligations. Feel like a part of me is missing.
He was an only child so my wife and I are now empty nesters. Much tougher than I thought it would be. But I knew the day would come just wasn't as ready as I though I would be.
Anyway, we are ecstatic for him. Taking that first step to being an adult and on his own. Also found out he is slated for starting short stop for all 4 years even counting this year as a freshman, and will flip flop at second in some games with whoever they put at second depending on the situation. Coaching staff is thrilled to have him.
Anyway, super proud of him and his accomplishments, just trying to work through the empty feeling. So, I guess it's Honey-Do time for all the items the War Department wanted through the years to keep myself busy.
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