Boys and Girls of Summer - Part 5

Lest you think that all of our family is a competitive lot of athletes, I feel compelled to let you know that indeed we are not.  However, that doesn't mean we are not Boys and Girls of Summer.

You may have noticed the photo above in a previous post.  Linley was sitting in on the post-game conference - as well she should.

You see, while some people are pitching to the batters, or coaching the batters into the best stance, or keeping the line-up ready in the dugout, or giving the team a pep-talk, or cheering on the team, or standing on the sidelines contemplating a call to the bullpen, Linley is also doing her part.  There's important work like checking in on the littles to make certain nobody is throwing sand.

Somebody has to give a little guidance to her star slugger just before he goes out to the on-deck circle.  (Knowing that she was not allowed in the dug-out, she eased up to the end of the bench and gave a little shout, "Bubba! Bubba!")

Somebody has to keep PawPaw out of trouble because you know he could get into something in a flash!

And then there's Granny!  Linley has to keep her busy so that rabble-rouser doesn't get out of hand.  Plus, she needs to be right there with the peanut gallery in the stands to keep them focused and supporting the team.

After all, somebody has to do the hard, behind-the-scenes jobs at the ball park.  Right?

And then, there's the snacks.  Somebody needs to be certain that there are plenty of snacks for everybody.

Somebody has to test out the popcorn and candies and snow cones.  Right?

This is scientific research here.  Does a snow cone really cool you down on a hot summer night?  Will red snow cone syrup cover every part of your clothing and Granny from fingertips to elbows?

After all, some things have to happen long before the post-game conference and somebody has to do it.

Right?  Ah!  Girls of Summer!