I win wienie of the day

So today was opening day! It was supposed to rain so I was not exactly prepared, I totally expected it to be tomorrow. I woke to to a dreary day, but no rain. I was not happy. I totally love opening day, but was just so expecting it to not be today. But by parade time it was beautiful out, could not ask for a nicer day. Amber and Carlos both looked great. This is Amber's first season playing, and Carlos' seventh. So we do the parade, the whole ceremony thing, which is always really nice. Then Amber's first ever game follows. The kids were doing awesome. I remember Carlos' first season playing tee ball, the kids were not so cooperative. But Amber's team mates are all so into it. They listen, pay attention, they are just a great bunch of kids.
In any case during the game Jewel and Daddy were playing catch. The novelty wore off and the ball was just laying there as we were watching the game. Next thing I turn around and there is Jewel and the sister of one of Amber's team mates playing catch together. I told John and we were just in awe. Jewel never ever inititates play with anyone. So I tell him I am going to cry as my eyes are just filling with tears. Yup, weinie of the day, but this is such a milestone for her. Then the little girl's mom walks over and starts talking to me and tells me how it's so great they are playing that the little girl doesn't have many little girls she gets to play with and I tell her a bit of Jewel's story because well I am standing there crying so I thought I should explain why.
I am really glad with every little step that Jewel takes and what she did today was really a big step. I watch her play and she did not really make any effort to speak to the little girl who is almost exactly a year younger than her even when the girl spoke to her, but hey it is a big step still. I was just very proud of her.
Amber and her team did great throughout the game. Towards the end Amber's energy level was fading fast and you could really tell, but she had a blast. Carlos' game is not until this evening and I am really looking forward to that. He is spending the whole day at the field today hanging out and hope he doesn't tire himself out too much before he plays.