You're Ouuuuut!

A few years ago it would have taken a lot to get me really excited about something. You know, the type of excitement that would have you jumping up and down with butterflies in your stomach. The type that would cause tears to almost start flowing from your eyes because you just couldn't contain all your emotions!

Last night, however, two little words and the happiest three year old in the world caused me to get more excited than I have been in a long time.

Cody had a t-ball game last night. He's not the best player on the team, one of the reasons being he's one of the youngest. He has his moments when he'd rather be playing with the kids on the team rather than pay attention to the game. This is the case with most kids on his team.

Last night at his game, he was in an excellent mood. He played with the kids, did what he was told, and if you caught him at the right time he was actually paying attention to the game.

It was the bottom of the second inning (they only play three innings at this age), and the other team already had an out. Cody was in outfield behind second base when the ball came rolling in his direction. He ran up to the ball and grabbed it. He was so excited to get the ball he started jumping up and down and while doing so accidentally hit the kid who was running to second base. The umpire came over and called "you're ouuut!"

Cody didn't know what happened at first. He had no idea he just tagged someone out, he thought he was in trouble because of all the commotion he caused. The thing was, everyone was running over to him to give him hi-fives and a pat on the back.

It might have been an accident, he might have had no idea what had just happened, but when it was all said and done, he got his first out! It was so exciting to see him so happy, to see all the kids running over to him.

It didn't matter that we lost the game, what mattered was that my baby boy hit a milestone. I'll have to add this to his baby book. As soon as I get it caught up. I am still working on the pictures from his second birthday, I have a ways to go!!