if it's a "soft" ball, then why do they need helmets?

We met up with some friends for brunch this morning, then wandered around a sporting goods store, much to Kenny's delight. He loved playing with the basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, and other assorted circular athletic objects. He also displayed excellent hockey stick holding technique as he used one to swat at the aforementioned balls. Finally, he found a softball helmet that he coveted and proceeded to march around the store with it on. He refused my suggestions for its removal on several occasions, and there were many tears when he was finally, forcibly, relieved of his noggin' protection.

He did look cute tho.


"But now I can run into things head first and Mommy won't get so freaked out!"