- Jun 12, 2015
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My older daughter (11) plays baseball. Big tomboy, no interest in playing softball with the girls. My 9 year old has always been our sports star; my 11 year old just plays for fun and has never invested much effort in getting better. I don't know what's up but something clicked this season. She went from sitting or playing left field mostly to starting second base. She's made some amazing plays this season that would have impressed me even if my 9 year old had made them. The past 2 games she's batted 1000, VERY solid hits (doubles mostly). Last night the coach said that in tonight's game she's getting the clean up position in the line up. She was both embarrassed and pleased with his bragging on her. It's never bothered me in the least that her strengths and passion lie elsewhere, I never played sports and am impressed just that she puts herself out there, especially with a bunch of boys. But it's so nice to see it really click with her, and how pleased she is with herself and her performance.