My Bella Rose aka Bella Ruth

It was a learning lesson last night. Mainly for me as a Mom. The game just wasn't going Bella's way. She missed a couple plays at First Base and struck out. I found myself being a backstage Mom - one who couldn't let go that her Daughter was not perfect because I didn't know what other parents or the coach would be saying. My Husband looked at me when we got home and said, "let it go!" he proceeded to tell Bella a story of when he missed a very important play his Senior year in HS. He encouraged her and told her it happens to everyone. She came over to me and said, "I'm sorry!" and started to tear up. I immediately started crying and told her I was so sorry for making her feel bad. I never want to be that Parent who makes their child loose the love of the game. Isabella has it in her heart right now. She loves softball. She loves to hit. She is so proud to play First Base instead of the outfield and be a very important part of the game. So I vow not to act like that anymore. Isabella needs to know that Mom is on her side no matter what she does.

So we will focus on the positive. She walked and scored a run and also made a play at first. Later last night I text this to Isabella. I honestly didn't know this was a Babe Ruth quote until I saw it last night. Boy does it fit perfectly with my little Bella Ruth. I never had the confidence that she has to play softball and I am so so proud of her! Ps... thank you AD for the text counseling! xo