HUMP DAY!

This week is really moving along. It is already Wednesday. Update on the track meet and Drew's baseball scrimmage

Jessica got 1st in the long jump, 1st in the 400 (her time was 1:00:97), 2nd in the sprint medley relay and 4th in the 4x400 relay. I am not sure what the heck it up with the long jump. She has only practiced it twice in practice and this is only the second meet that she attempted it. We were hoping a field event would just help her fill out her day. I really didn't think she would do as well as she did.

I arrived to the track meet a bit late so I missed the long jump. I was listening to the results and hoping she would get 6th or 5th sometime just so she would stay interested. They were announcing 6th, 5th, 4th; and I kind of felt bad that she didn't make the cut. Then they announce "and first place with a jump of 16"25, Jessica Nichols from Perry". I about fell out of the bleachers. Track just seems to be her sport.

I was talking with her last night and she told me she hates track becuase she gets so nervous and feels sick. She said it is the worst feeling in the world. I told her everyone feels that way but at least she is doing well. I think she is feeling alot of pressure being one of the top times in the state and being a freshman. She tends to put pressure on herself, which is what makes her competitive in all of her sports but it could also be her demise. I try to just talk with her and help her put things in perspective. Track is just one sport out of the four she plays. People don't put pressure on her, they are excited for her.

I told her that she if she gets beat, it is just one race on one day and it wouldn't be the end of the world. I think she is nervous about losing in the 400, she hasn't been beaten yet this year and she feels pressure each time she runs.

Drew had a baseball scrimmage. He plays first base and pitches. He does a great job at first, had a fair performance at pitching. He only walked one batter but gave up two runs. This was the first time he has pitched all year so it should be his worst outing. The weather had been so bad, I haven't had a chance to work with him this year.

He batted well. Got on all three times at bat. Two hits and a walk. I think they should have a pretty good team this year and I am excited to watch the games.

Sorry this was a bit long today. So much going on.

I miss you all.