Back in May while the boys were really into teeball and baseball, I decided that for Father's Day, I would get tickets for the 4 of us to go to the Yankees game. We went last night and we
were lucky to have beautiful weather for a night game. I was glad that we all had a chance to go to a game, especially since it was most likely going to be our last chance to see Derek Jeter play.
were lucky to have beautiful weather for a night game. I was glad that we all had a chance to go to a game, especially since it was most likely going to be our last chance to see Derek Jeter play.
Ryan has been really interested in the Bleacher Creatures - we explained about them since very often, you can hear it on the tv but the boys didn't really understand. I purposely got seats on that side of the bleachers so they could see and the boys were so excited to be a part of it. It kind of went too fast for them but the really enjoyed chanting and trying to see the player wave back.
Once the game started, Dylan sat under the bleacher for the next 6 1/2 innnings alternating between begging for snacks and playing with toys.
Ryan really paid attention though and enjoyed the game a lot. He wanted to learn all about the different positions, what all of the things on the scoreboards meant and even knew the batting order by the end of the game. He even put his rally cap on when the Yankees fell behind.
Once the game started, Dylan sat under the bleacher for the next 6 1/2 innnings alternating between begging for snacks and playing with toys.
Ryan did discover though it is very hard to cheer and eat cotton candy at the same time - LOL
In the 7th inning, some kids from a few rows back moved up a few rows and began cheering really loudly. Well, that got Dylan interested and he began his own chants, hoping the other kids would acknowledge him.
"Come on down guys come cheer with me! Let's go Yankees!"
"Mark Teixeira **clap, clap, clap clap clap** Mark Teixeira...."
Eventually, Dylan jumped down from his spot and went over to one of the boys and said "Can I be your friend? I am going to cheer with you" and the boy said "sure kid". For the next 3 innings (game went in to extra innings), Dylan sat with those kids, goofed around and danced to his heart's content (and even learned the lineup too!).
It was amazing and hilarious. Ryan eventually went over and joined them also and had a blast too.
Once their new "friends" left, Dylan was ready to head home and at the top of the 12th, we convinced Ryan it was time to go. Sadly the Yankees lost but both kids are already begging to go again this season! What a fun night out!
