A night of firsts for Teaspoon
This weekend I took Teaspoon out for a couple of firsts. First hockey game and first basketball game for his 3rd birthday coming up at the end of the month.
He has been asking me to take him to a hockey game all season so that was a no brainer. The real question was if he would be able to sit in his seat for 3 periods since the game was at 7 and would be pushing it on his bed time.
From the drop of the puck his attention was locked in and I thought the kid stopped blinking. The action was fast and he did his best to keep up with the only time looking away was to take a bite of chicken fingers. This was met with hockey moms gushing over him and he knew how to play it.
Towards the end of the first period the PA announcer gave a basketball update for the RMU Men’s basketball game. I felt a tug at my jacket and heard “Daddy, we go watch bas-ket-ball. pleeeeaassee.” I caved in.
We arrived to the men’s game at the start of the second half and once again he was mesmerized by the fast pace of a sport. What broke his attention though was Mr. Slice from Hometown Pizza. He’s never been afraid of larger than life figures before but this one was unique. He actually chased the pizza around so he could get a hi5 and then finally calmed down enough so I could get the picture.
Just before the game ended I could see he was winding down so he snuck in one more pizza hug and ran to the door. Only thought in my mind was “Please god dont let him run on the court”!”. He didn’t.
When we got home he ran to his mom and shouted “mommy! mommy! pizza! bas-keet-ball! haw-key!” Moments later he crashed hard.
We had a fantastic night and its great to find inexpensive yet competitive sporting events in town. He probably won’t remember this night but I most certainly will.
