Posted by All Done on April 13, 2006, at 12:40:07
In reply to Re: A ten » All Done, posted by Toph on April 13, 2006, at 9:32:36
> I remember my first Cubs game, Laurie. Those bright blue caps and white pinspriped home uniforms (they wore pinstripes back then). Ernie Banks was a god to me. He hit a homer out on Waveland Avenue. I was really lucky to get a compass in my Cracker Jacks. I still have it. It still points the way to things that are really important, like a little boy spending a day at Wrigley Field with his dad.
> TophHi, Toph!
I think a little one's first trip to Wrigley Field is always an event to remember. I bought him a Cubs hat and he was so excited that he slept with it the night before. Then, he made friends with a little boy next to him who had cotton candy. When he offered some to N, he said, "no thanks" and explained to his dad that he was too excited to eat. (He did this on his first visit to Comiskey, as well.)
My aunt used to bring me to games all the time. She taught me how to keep score and what a "real" hot dog is. She is the biggest Cubs fan I know. She just turned 67 and applied to be an usher at the park. She got the job! The day she found out, she couldn't even sit down she was so excited. I'm happy for her. She's going to have a blast this summer. (I'm just a little afraid she might get testy with some of the opposing fans. ;))
I'm still having a difficult time explaining to my son that since I gave birth to him, he should be a Cubs fan only. I guess his dad has too much influence. At least, for now, he's decided he's both a Cubs fan and a White Sox fan. Seems there's still time to teach him the "right" way. ;)
Now that I've rambled, I hope you're doing well, Toph. You got a 10 for us?
Laurie
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