This morning I was thinking that I really need to update my blog and I was trying to decide what I should write about. Then, out of nowhere, Joseph & Jared gave me the perfect story...
As I was cleaning the playroom a few minutes ago, Joseph asks me if I need a Snuggie? I can't help but wonder if he really knows what a Snuggie is and why he thinks I would need one. So I ask, "why do I need a Snuggie?"
His reply, "You can wear it when you go to baseball games. And you can even carry your purse over your arm because it has sleeves".
Jared chimes in with "it is only $19.95" The he adds, "you can even reach the phone when you are wearing it. You should buy 5. One for each of us."
Joe adds, "But Jordan can't wear it when he is playing baseball". He then ends the conversation with "Snuggies are awsesome!"
And as I type this, Jared yells down the stairs, "mom, order the Snuggie today".
True story.
Thinking about this brings so many questions to mind.... the most prominent being "do my kids watch so much t.v. that they can tell me all of the features of the Snuggie, including the price?" I try to put my mind at ease by asking if they knew the phone number to call. Fortunately, they had not memorized the number and told me that I had to look it up but to "hurry".
This brings back the memory of the time Jordan and his friend decided to make some phone calls of their own. For some unknown reason, Paul called 9-1-1 twice, which became abundantly clear when a police officer showed up at our door to make sure that there was, in fact, no emergency at our house. I was concerned that Jordan had a hand in this but he swore he didn't. He said he was just sitting with Paul when he did it and that he called someone else instead. I couldn't imagine who he would have called because he was only 6 at the time and Paul was the only person he knew. Fortunately, there is a handy little feature on our phone that shows the last number dialed. It turns out he was telling the truth... it was to an 800 number. He was trying to order the Betty Crocker Bake N Fill Cake pan, as seen on t.v. He would keep a note pad in his room with numbers for things he would see on t.v. and constantly repeat the commercial to me word for word, using his best sales pitch, so I would buy it. The funny thing is my kids hardly watch t.v. They are outside almost all day long and, on occasion, I find myself begging them to sit on the couch and watch t.v. so they will wind down.
The strangest part of this story is I was on the Snuggie website a few weeks ago and I was strongly considering ordering one. I have never made it a secret that I do not like the cold. I would never survive anywhere further north than Houston because I hate winter... particularly snow. But even in Houston, it gets a little cold, especially at night. So when we go to ball games or practice in the winter, you will hardly recognize me. I have my parka on and I am covered from head to toe with blankets. The Snuggie would probably be very helpful. However, I am thinking about going one step further with the concept and sewing in legs because if you have ever sat in bleachers on a cold windy day, even a Snuggie won't save you from the draft. So, perhaps the Snuggie people will take this into account and make a prototype for me.
On the subject of baseball, things are going well. All of the practices are exhausting and I am already looking forward to game days because games are a lot more fun to watch than practice. Joseph's team is a mess so Lance went out to help get the coach situated. We will see this week, if any of it helped. It's not really the coach's fault because he did not volunteer to coach and they are new to baseball. The league was short so the team was handed to him. It's distressing to me because we do our part of the league and I can't help but feel punished because Lance can't coach all 3 of our kids. When you have a record number of kids signed up, why don't these dads offer to help out? Out of 500 kids, they only need 45 coaches. It does a disservice to the kids when their coaches do not know what they are doing or do not want to be there. I think if you sign up to play, you should sign up to help. It shouldn't be the same 20 guys every season doing all of the work. But the people who don't volunteer to help will be the first to complain. Unfortunately, that's how it is.
Sorry for taking a moment to stand on my soapbox. Obviously, I am frustrated by that. But I am excited to have the kids playing and I am trying to be hopeful that it all works out. I am also excited that my 3 new shirts are on order. Can't wait to get them!
Today is one of our 2 baseball-free days of the week so I am going to enjoy it. It's GORGEOUS outside so I am getting ready to send the boys out to play. I need to clean off my desk and do some work for my dugout signs. Of course, laundry is also calling my name. I hate laundry but I know it's the only exercise I'll get today because it forces me to walk up and down the stairs every time I have to do a load. I am going to consider that a plus because I need all of the exercise I can get. Other than that, just going to take it easy. I haven't been feeling too well so hopefully a nice relaxing day will help me kick whatever it is that has been getting me down. Have a good one! And if you own a Snuggie, let me know how you like it and if I need one!