Jude Sees The Reds

So I am forever late and a day in posting about this.  Let's just blame an internet router snafu and a bonkers schedule.  Anyhow we took Jude to his first game the weekend before his birthday.  It was kinda a little celebration with just the three of us.  Besides picking a crazy, hot September day to go, it was a lot of fun.  Now, we were not ignorant going into this event to think we would actually sit and enjoy an entire game...we are kinda becoming "little kid" parent experts.  Alright, just kidding about that, but we do know our son well enough to know he is not going to just sit for 9 innings.  After a little game watching we went exploring around the ballpark and then returned to the game.  I don't think he was bored the entire day...it's almost like a kid paradise.  We ate lunch before the game, but we did get him a frozen treat while we there.  After a few bites of it though, we caught him digging into a peanut bag that belonged to the man beside us!!! We should've known better and bought him peanuts and cracker jacks. ;)

October Reds

Yes, it is October.  Yes, the Cincinnati Reds are were in the playoffs.  And yes, we did get tickets to see them play!!!  We were able to get tickets to Tuesday night's game, so Matt and I made a mad rush for the game after work.  My mom and dad volunteered to watch Jude for us.  We were grateful seeing that a stadium filled to capacity with standing room only would probably not be the ideal atmosphere for a 13 month old for 3+ hours.

With two games already won against the San Francisco Giants, we were looking for the Reds to  sweep 'em.  Unfortunately, that is not what happened.  :( The Reds ended up losing to the Giants 1-2.    However, all was not lost.  We had an amazing weeknight date...which is a rarity once a child is in the picture. 

 

NOTE: I was hoping to end the post with the good news that they won the series, but alas, no such luck.  So until next year...

Let's Go Red Legs

This post is in honor of our beloved Cincinnati Reds going to the playoffs this weekend.  We are sending our best wishes.  And yes, we are kinda bummed around here, because we keep getting rejection e-mails saying we have not been selected to purchase playoff tickets.  On a side note, Jude is not too fond of hats; however, he decided to love this one.  He was actually upset when we made him take it off to go to bed.  If you are wondering why he looks so tired...well, let's just say he was and it was past his bedtime.  Please don't judge our parenting skills.  It has been a long and busy week. ;) 

Happy weekend!