New Dad - Rylan at First Baseball Game - Twins Game.

Remember my story from a few nights ago, Watching Sports Late into the Night – The Dad Blog Mistake.  This story is much better.  Being a new dad and taking your kid to a baseball game.

Last night my wife and I took Rylan to his second Twins game.  We received some free tickets with a free hot dog and soda pop.  As new parents, we can always take something free.  This is my son’s second trip to the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome to see the Twins play baseball.  The first game was against the Milwaukee Brewers.  Last night’s game was versus the Chicago White Sox.

Needless to say, the Twins won both games.  I think Rylan is a good luck charm. Both victories were sweet because the game versus the Brewers we went with sister’s family that lives in Sheboygan. They are Brewers fans. The second game was just as sweet because we beat our division rivals, the White Sox 4-3.

Rylan usually goes to bed around 7:30.  With a 7:10 start, he was not going to bed when he usually does.   We knew we had nothing to worry about though because the first Twins game he went to he was a little baseball fan angel.  Both games Rylan sat in awe watching all the fans, looking at the flashing lights and the cheers of the crowd.  When something big happened last night such as Michael Cuddyer and Joe Nathan getting the save, the crowed cheered like there was no tomorrow; Rylan started jumping up and down on mommy’s lap with excitement.   He had really no idea what the excitement was about, but I will never forget him jumping up and down on mommy’s lap.

It is most dads’ dream taking their son and/or daughter to baseball games and sharing hot dogs, peanuts and cracker jacks.  Even though Rylan is too young to understand the game of baseball and what the fans are cheering about, it is never too early to take them to a baseball game.   I am excited for those future days of summer when I get to take my children to a baseball game (outdoor baseball starting next year!) and sharing all the baseball food that make a fan salivate (nachos and jalapenos!).

So new dads out there, take your kids to a baseball game or other sporting events.  It is never too early to start!

Rylan's second baseball game sitting with Aunt and Uncle

What makes my dream better is that my wife enjoys watching Twins games with me.  I am glad our future kids will have a mom that will be coming to the game and cheering our home team to victory.  Speaking of my wife, happy 2nd Anniversary, Melissa.  She has supported me with writing the real dad blog.  She also makes a pretty good editor.  Melissa, I love you and thank you for being a great mother and wife.  I am excited that we got the chance to be new parents together.

The man new dad version:  Took Rylan and Melissa to the baseball game.  It was fun.  Twins won.  Happy Anniversary Melissa.  Love you.