Monday, April 5, 2010

Opening Day 2010

I had nothing prepared today to post on Baseball's Opening Day.  As one of the literally dozens of baseball fans under the age of fifty I should be ashamed of myself. I am not supporting the sport that I love in a proper way.  I have plenty of Easter footage and other thoughts rambling around upstairs, but today must be reserved for baseball.

Right now as I type this the Cardinals are playing the Reds. I am recording the game with my trusty DVR so I can watch it tonight. I will have hot dogs and perhaps a few cold ones to celebrate Opening Day.

Lately I've tried out baseball a few times on Braden. I posted about his first viewing when he got a bat and watched with me while whacking away at the furniture.

The last time Braden watched part of a game he got excited because the players were wearing hats. He kept saying ha, ha, ha until I got him a hat to wear. Then he sat on my lap and watched a few innings.

I am looking forward to a special summer with Braden in many ways. We will go to the lake. We will swim and maybe even try to fish. We will play outside at the park. Braden will even get to watch Mommy and Daddy play softball this year.

Not the least of our summertime fun will be watching the Cardinals. I know he won't watch a lot, but surely we can exchange a few high fives over a home run or clutch strike out.  He already clapped with me last week while we were watching a spring training game.

Few things have the power to bring fathers and sons together like baseball. It was something special I shared with my Dad, and I hope it will be the same for me and Braden.  Our 2010 journey begins today.

By the way, I watched the first inning of the Cardinals game at lunch because I just couldn't' wait until tonight.  Albert Pujols hit a home run in his first at bat of the year. I think I heard Braden cheering all the way from his classroom.

10 comments:

Daddy Files said...

I hear ya. Will can already say "Go Ra Sox" and "Boo Yankees." And last night, the Sox had a great comeback and beat the champs.

Happy Opening Day and Go Cards.

Katherine said...

LOL! I bet he was cheering!

While we're not baseball fans (I know...unAmerican), we're huge outdoor enthusiasts, so I completely get your excitement for 2010. We're very excited to get Ethan out doing the things we love, too!

Brian Miller said...

my oldest saw 35 games the first year of his life...my youngest about 25...they love to go to the games...now we have to settle for college ball as there is no pro team nearby, but i infected them with the love of the game.

McMommy said...

I am BEGGING my husband to take all of us to a baseball game this season! The boys are big enough now that I think they would reallllly enjoy it. Just like I would realllllllly enjoy a stadium dog and an ice cold beer! YUMMMMM!

Rob said...

You love your baseball I see. LOL.

Captain Dumbass said...

Never seen a live game before, but I think I'll take the kids to see a triple A league game this year.

Mike said...

I love baseball season! Did I mention that I am a Yankees fan?!

WeaselMomma said...

I hope that this brings many years of bonding for the two of you.

Melisa Wells said...

I love baseball. I hope you and Braden have a great time watching it this season!

SurprisedMom said...

Oh, they're playing baseball already? That's why I saw those men in pajamas running around and around and around . . . :D