diamonds are a girls best friend

i got these friends, ya see....

and i don't know what i did to get them. hell, i hardly know what i do to keep them.
but i got em. and the only thing i am more aware of, is how much i appreciate them.

and i got this family, too, ya see...

and i know it was a roll of the dice that picked em for me. and i know i will always have them... and the only thing i am more aware of is how much i appreciate them.

and i am so incredibly awed by all of them. its like i got my own baseball team. and each of them are excellent hitters, but every now and then, one of them will crank one right outta the park. and just like a baseball team, they each have their positions they play.

1. First Base, we have my Mom. she sees most of the action. and if it doesn't get stopped there, its ok. she'll get the next one. i would be NOWHERE without her. she's also the one that goofs with the crowd and pulls some amazing plays out of her pocket.
2. Second Base is played by a couple of people. usually depending on who or what's at bat. it can be played by either Ang or Allie. Ang has had the position for about 15 years. so, Ang and Mom usually work well together. Allie, has been in the position for about a year and a half. and she also works well with first base. sometimes a ball is hit directly to second base. i'm glad i got these girls here for it.
3. Shortstop (yeah i know, 3rd would be next, but this is MY baseball team) playing shortstop is Special K. she gets the grounders. the ones that aren't coming high and fast. hell, sometimes she just catches pop flies. but she is ALWAYS there right next to Second base. i'm not going to imply that she is backup, but sometimes she doesn't see the meat of the action. doesn't mean i don't rely on her, because i do. she's the one that keeps the team light-hearted and having fun. she's the one that is always smiling. you can see that smile from the nosebleeds. damn good to have that.
4. Third Base is a position held by a who-lotta people. third base can be a critical position, depending on the action. they can either make or break the game. you don't hear em saying "rounding second headed for home", do you? nope. third is played by Donna, Tasty, Lola, and Mary. these girls keep the scoring down. they keep the game interesting. they keep the other team at bay. this is the posse of the team. you got shit talked in the other team's dugout, don't think these girls won't head in there.
5. the Outfield. lots of outfielders. mainly, My Father Figures; all 3 of them, Jen, Van-o, Mama B, Karebear, Kately, Lynn, Helaine, and a whole slew of others. these cats scramble for the weird ones that head their way. these are more specialized players. they get to see the ones that come directly at them. and for that this team is grateful.
6. Catcher. i got 2. Z and Ian. these boys are the ones that talk shit to the opposing team, if they have to. they call for crazy pitches when the opponents are jackasses. and if they don't want anyone advancing, they make sure they don't get to. they have to wear all the heavy gear, because sometimes they get to do the dirty work. and sometimes its like playing catch in a park. i'm glad i have them.
7. and finally, the Pitcher. this one's tough. if your pitcher is having a bad day, then there are lots of things that can and will go wrong. but if your pitcher is on, then he can pitch a no-no every day of the week. and everyone talks to the pitcher. everyone relies on the pitcher. they can either pep him up, or cheer him on. and when he knows he has a great team behind him, then he feels comfortable in his job. if he knows that if he can't keep the batter from hitting, then he knows he has lots of possibilities to stop that ball. no matter who gets it, he knows everyone behind him is going to try their hardest. and sure, the other guys knock one out occasionally, that no one saw coming. and it happens. but every team needs a great pitcher. and mine is my Husband.

by no means am i implying that these are the only people i know. it takes way more than "9" people to make a great team. you need managers and pitching coaches, trainers to fix what boo boos the players get. lotsa people have gone into my team. and i think with the team i have, we are better than the Yankees. (not saying they are a good team, just that they have to money to buy the best players)