well, we up and went to a ball game the other night! baby girl's 1st, in fact. after dada got home with surprise tickets, we made our way to the ball park with too many cheerios, a full sippy cup, and lots of patience.
did you know viewing sports events dramatically changes once you have a baby? well, it does. and the whole thing will make you laugh if you're the parent in the situation, and if you are the person watching the parent in the situation {well, probably more so}. to get though it, you just have to remember to take your sense of humor along and enjoy the ride. here's a rundown of our time at the ball park, in case you were interested. oh, and don't let that picture of miss stella's cankles crossing fool you! that was taken during the 1st inning...you'll see what i mean...
pre-game: get beer and find seats.
1st inning: sit back, relax, get picture taken by stranger, oooh and ahhhh about the gloriousness of the evening, cross cankles, talk about how awesome it is to be able to go to a baseball game with a one year old, and forget to knock on wood!
2nd inning: entertain baby girl with our tickets, watch her eat them, let her feed herself cheerios until they run out, look for sippy cup on dirty floor, sip beer, give husband that look of panic that the cheerios are almost gone, try to figure out plan b in our heads, forget there is even a game going on, and discover that the people who *kept* admiring the cute baby in front of them are most definitely annoyed.
3rd inning: take turns bouncing baby girl {who has this magical power to turn into gumby less than a moments notice} on knee, sing in a high pitched voice embarrassing ourselves "take me out to the ball game" in hopes of distracting the wee one, bottle time, another round of pass the baby, more high pitched singing, take baby girl up the stairs to watch the game by the hot dog vendor {on the television}, think to myself "whyyyy me," stuggle to hold onto squirming child, look for husband with scanning eyes from the top of the stadium...spot husband. think, "thank god he's coming my way".
4th inning: go home. and while exiting, get strange looks from people still trying to get into the game.
it was too hot anyways, sheesh! when we got in the car we were a little relieved, actually. baseball is fun, not overly fun, but it has its limit, for us anyways. the ac was calling our names and so was that gallon of mango ice cream in the freezer. so in the end, we wouldn't have had it any other way. cheers to ball games with babies!
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did you know viewing sports events dramatically changes once you have a baby? well, it does. and the whole thing will make you laugh if you're the parent in the situation, and if you are the person watching the parent in the situation {well, probably more so}. to get though it, you just have to remember to take your sense of humor along and enjoy the ride. here's a rundown of our time at the ball park, in case you were interested. oh, and don't let that picture of miss stella's cankles crossing fool you! that was taken during the 1st inning...you'll see what i mean...
pre-game: get beer and find seats.
1st inning: sit back, relax, get picture taken by stranger, oooh and ahhhh about the gloriousness of the evening, cross cankles, talk about how awesome it is to be able to go to a baseball game with a one year old, and forget to knock on wood!
2nd inning: entertain baby girl with our tickets, watch her eat them, let her feed herself cheerios until they run out, look for sippy cup on dirty floor, sip beer, give husband that look of panic that the cheerios are almost gone, try to figure out plan b in our heads, forget there is even a game going on, and discover that the people who *kept* admiring the cute baby in front of them are most definitely annoyed.
3rd inning: take turns bouncing baby girl {who has this magical power to turn into gumby less than a moments notice} on knee, sing in a high pitched voice embarrassing ourselves "take me out to the ball game" in hopes of distracting the wee one, bottle time, another round of pass the baby, more high pitched singing, take baby girl up the stairs to watch the game by the hot dog vendor {on the television}, think to myself "whyyyy me," stuggle to hold onto squirming child, look for husband with scanning eyes from the top of the stadium...spot husband. think, "thank god he's coming my way".
4th inning: go home. and while exiting, get strange looks from people still trying to get into the game.
it was too hot anyways, sheesh! when we got in the car we were a little relieved, actually. baseball is fun, not overly fun, but it has its limit, for us anyways. the ac was calling our names and so was that gallon of mango ice cream in the freezer. so in the end, we wouldn't have had it any other way. cheers to ball games with babies!
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Hahaha, this had me laughing out loud! I totally know that panicky feeling when the snacks run out! We've been thinking about taking our 14 month old to a ball game. Thanks for keeping my expectations realistic :)
ReplyDeleteyou are welcome, mama :) it was one of those moments where you just have to go with the flow. try out a game...you never know!! have a wonderful week!
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Oh, and those crossed cankles - SO CUTE!
ReplyDeleteHi there! I found your blog through How Sweet it Is and was so excited to find a fellow Kansas Citian!
ReplyDeleteWe have not braved a Royals game with our son yet, but last fall we took him to several KState football games. He always did great, as long as the snacks were flowing and the band was playing!
hello fellow kansas citian!!! i love meeting blogger friends from good ol' KC :) as long as the music is going and there's lots to watch it seems like that helps at games. we are going to try another one sometime this summer....so we shall see how that goes. have a wonderful week, mama!
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Haha, this is precious. I nanny two little girls, and we had a similar experience at the movies a few days back. Lots of squirming, lots of whining, and beaucoup pleading for candy. Little ones definitely seem to change the dynamic of spectating!
ReplyDeletehaha, glad i am not the only one who has experienced this before! our little ones are so much fun but they do sure change up the atmosphere when wanting to concentrate {on anything!} have a wonderful week, mama!
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Just seeing Instagram photos without seeing the blog post today had put a completely different scene in my head..."wow, what a fun fun time they look like they are having", and "how many people can take their one year old to a baseball game? my little Babycakes is exceptional!" I love this post, so hilariously honest!
ReplyDeleteI was laughing out loud reading this! Especially the singing 'take me out to the ballgame' in high-pitched voices, all while bouncing baby girl AND still attempting to keep your cool, sip your beer, and WATCH the game! Hilarious!
ReplyDeletehaha this just cracked me up! Your little stella did way better then either one of my girls would! High five for trying at least! :)
ReplyDeletethanks for the high 5 girl....not gonna lie, i totally deserved it. ;) have a wonderful week!
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This is such a cute post! Thanks for sharing inning by inning! :)
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thank you chrissy! it was indeed a fun play by play, no pun intended ;) thanks for stopping by and i hope you have a wonderful week!
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I am storing every word of this into my long term memory. In which case, I will pull it out at the due time someone suggests attending a sporting event with a little one. :) Love the picture of Stella's little feet.
ReplyDeleteTAKE NOTES girl :) haha. i hope you have a wonderful week!
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I totally understand...but you did a good job spending time together and exposing Stella to a new expereince. My kids are 2 and 3 and it is very difficult to bring them places without the snacks, sippy cups, and various supplies. We managed the zoo, the pool, the beach, the playground, a t-ball game, and a few picnics, but we always go into these situations knowing we might just have to get up and leave at any time and feel okay with that choice. It is extreme multi-tasking! Super cute photos and hopefully a funny memory for your family!
ReplyDeletethank you for your sweet comments. i know exactly what you mean about having to feel okay about getting up and leaving whatever we are doing because that's just realistic. at least we are getting out there and trying! thanks for stopping by and i hope you have a wonderful week!
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Lol! Isn't it funny how differently you experience things when you have a little tag-along? :) LOVE the photos... It looks like it was a blast! :)
ReplyDeleteit is so different but wonderful nonetheless. it always makes for a good story, that's for sure ;) thanks for stopping by and i hope you have a wonderful week!
Deletexo, amanda
Sounds about right! This sounds like our lives during football in the UNI-Dome the last four years! ;)
ReplyDeletehaha, glad we're not the only ones! at least you and i are getting out there and trying, even if it does change the spectating experience a tad :) thanks for stopping by and i hope you have a wonderful week!
Deletexo, amanda
What a bummer! This is going on my "reasons not to have kids" list. Sigh. I hope you can still have some fun on another date night! And when she's older, she'll probably be Stellar...get it? haha, crack myself up
ReplyDeleteFound you from the highlight on Jelli's blog :) I am a HUGE baseball fan so that's why I followed your cute pic over here to see if I had another baseball enthusiast on my hands. And while it doesn't sound like you love it all that much at least you tried ;) It is a whole different "ball game" with the lil one's for sure. Try again in maybe 3 more years.
ReplyDeleteeven though we didn't get to stay very long we will be trying lots more!! i think the key is patience and knowing that we may not always get to stay long. thanks for stopping by and i hope you have a wonderful week!
Deletexo, amanda