Spring Softball

We pulled off another lunch and softball tournament on Monday.

I love doing this for my guys, and the entire department. But, it is one of the most stressful days of the year for me. It's feeding over 100 people. It's making sure everything is where it needs to be when it needs to be there. It's making sure that my "helpers" are ready to roll. It's making sure restrooms are open and working, softball equipment is ready to go, there is plenty of drinks for old guys playing softball. It's making sure I keep my emotions in check because I'm missing P. It's making sure I just enjoy the smiles on everyone's faces and realizing that this is all worth it.

When I got to work on Monday, I stopped by Vince's office. I told him that this was a day when I am maybe slightly more high-strung and on edge. Billiam poked his head in and told Vince and he, Mr. Watkins, and Ernie would help him out with my looks... lol... you know, when I give "the look" it's time for people to jump in to action. That was always P's job. Now, it falls on everyone else. Just getting out of the grocery store with eight carts packed full is a trip... then loading them into the truck without anything spilling out is another adventure. Making everything on-site and not losing my mind... you get the picture.

Rock's crew was already grilling when we arrived. The canopies and tables were already set up. Restrooms were open and stocked. There was a cold Diet Coke waiting for me. I made salads while Vince and Billiam loaded coolers with ice, soda, water, and my salad dressings and yogurts that needed to stay cold. Cookies, rolls, salads, fruit trays, and steak sauce was set out on tables. I ate about two entire steaks in "tastes." Those guys know just how to make this girl happy! I don't think I even needed to give any looks the whole day! The weather could not have been better. The three softball games were fun and competitive and so entertaining. Sit this girl at a ball game and I am at my HAPPIEST.

P, I miss you everyday. Doing things without you that we always did together doesn't seem to be getting easier. But these guys. Oh, you trained them so well. They know exactly what I need and when I need it. I can't wait to see you play softball again with your guys. I can't wait to hear you heckle the guys at home plate. We miss you!