TB - Not sure it is for us

[dgh31]

Our TB journey is almost finished. It has been 7 years of taking her to practice, lessons, and tournaments. We have 4 more weeks left. I wouldn't trade any one of the countless hours in the dugout, in the stands (or down the outfield fence), playing catch, pitching bp, hitting her balls or even taping ice bags to her knees or shoulders. But what I'll miss the most, without a doubt , are the car rides. Those are special times.

I couldn't agree more. Especially the comment about the time in the car.

I don't know how many more years she will want to do this but I'm in as long as she is.

 

[BobInMadison]

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[BobInMadison]

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[dgh31]

Those can be special, but most of the time DD 3 sleeps in the car. Unless there is another girl, then they talk all the way.

haha.. yes that happens too! Especially when we have those late games.

 

[BuckeyeBW]

Our TB journey is almost finished. It has been 7 years of taking her to practice, lessons, and tournaments. We have 4 more weeks left. I wouldn't trade any one of the countless hours in the dugout, in the stands (or down the outfield fence), playing catch, pitching bp, hitting her balls or even taping ice bags to her knees or shoulders. But what I'll miss the most, without a doubt , are the car rides. Those are special times.

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My thoughts exactly. The whole family has to love it or it will be a pain in the butt. We have a lot of long drives and overnights. I feel that most dads only get so many years of good daddy/daughter time. Girls go off and get married and find a new man to do stuff with and for them (totally not being sexist). As they get older they need dad less and less. I treasure the car rides home and have learned not to talk softball much anymore. I almost hate for my wife to go with us as I love the alone time with DD

 

[CoachKevin]

My youngest DD has been out of TB for about 4 years now, I still miss the time with her on the car rides. The older she got, the less we talked about softball in the car and just hung out. I even miss those really stinky cleats, having to roll the windows down sometimes

It all goes too quickly, so enjoy the time while you can.

 

[Softball scholar]

My DD is 17 and we've been doing serious travel for 5 years. Looking back, I cant believe how much money and time I've spent doing this. Frustrated about missing vacations and its a sacrifice for the whole family. The better your DD get, the tougher the tournaments you play in. But we have to go long distances to get those tournaments.

But I would do it again. We've had some good times and I really enjoy watching my DD play. Also have had some really quality time with my DD. We love driving down the road and putting some good classic rock music on. She's gotten a lot out of it including a scholarship. Well be done in a year. I know Ill miss it.

 

[BobInMadison]

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[cuzmail]

It's not for everyone, but for those where it is a good fit the time invested is priceless !

 

[team mom]

Just spent three days in SC with my 18yo. This is my 9th year of travel ball. With only 2 tournaments left, I was very aware and thankful for the one on one time I had with her. She will play in college, but not close, so I am enjoying every hour on the ball field. I'm sure I will enjoy getting that time back, but it will be bittersweet. I will miss watching her play.