First One!

I was thinking, many months ago, about what I wanted to get Special K for a wedding gift – knowing that such things are totally optional, but also knowing that he’s a very generous individual who doesn’t typically spend a lot of time or money on himself. All of a sudden, inspiration struck, and I knew I had to get him Nationals season tickets. Since a full season would have cost about as much as our wedding reception, I was relieved to find that they have smaller packages available, and I got him a 20-game pack of tickets.

Yesterday, we were treated to some beautiful spring weather, which seemed like a good time for our first game of the season. We broke in “our” seats last night, to watch the Nats get nailed by the Marlins, but as Special K explained, this season is supposed to be kind of a throw-away season, as they’re looking to develop a lot of the young talent they got a hold of in the off-season. Or something like that. I don’t follow baseball as closely as him, so you’d have to talk to him for a more coherent discussion, although I have a feeling that I’ll become more literate as the season wears on. I did, however, emphasize that I bought him these tickets so that he could take friends and family and anyone he wanted – I didn’t expect to go with him to all the games.

But there’s something about a ballpark hot dog with ketchup and mustard, washed down with an icy cold beer for dinner that’s just freakin’ awesome. (And I love that our seats are near the Harp/Guiness stand, so there’s no Bud Lite for us!) While the Racing Presidents don’t quite compare to the Sausage Race at Miller Park, it’s still pretty funny, especially when you see the presidents just kind of hanging out in the park watching the game. I feel bad for whoever sits behind them, though.

And in case any of you were worried, it appears that Milo is feeling more relaxed at home.