Rugby Season

Well, it's that time of year again! Rugby season has officially started with our first two practices this weekend. After spending most of my recent training time on the track or in the weight room it was nice to get back out on the court and give-and take- some hits! : ) On Saturday I left Morey at home during practice. I hadn't left him alone for a while and like to do that every so often so he doesn't develop separation anxiety. Everyone on the team was asking where Morey was and so today he got to come.

He was very excited and pranced right in the gym. I brought his tennis ball and he took turns letting people throw it for him. The gym we practice in has 3 courts in a row and so he can get some really good exercise chasing down the ball. The floor is a rubbery surface and when Morey tries to stop he slides a few feet which is very funny to watch.

Once practice started he hung out with our volunteers, being sure to keep his ball right beside him. We were doing drills out on the court and at one point our catch yelled "Everybody go get a ball". Well, that is a phrase Morey knows quite well and he grabbed his ball in his mouth-ready for whatever action was coming next. The rugby players had their balls and Morey had his...what a team player! He was very sad when I told him that he had to lay back down while we did our drills. He kept his ball in his mouth for most of the practice just in case we changed our minds and decided to let him play.