Was It Worth It?

Yes, it was. Quite worth it, thank you. And my older daughter and I ended up on TV. (Takes a bow).

Picture it. Hammonds Field. 3/29/08. Rain. 45 degrees. Blustery wind. My children, my beloved, his child, and me. Front row, general admission, on the cold, hard, wet ground. Tell me, weather man... where was that 55 degrees and partly sunny sky you promised? Hm? Lies, all lies. Still... THE Cardinals were there. I love me some Cardinals baseball. I love it so much that not only did I endure the elements, but those I care about the most endured it with me. Why? It was how I wanted to celebrate my birthday. THE Cardinals lost to the Cardinals by 7. We didn't stay to witness the loss. We left after the 6th inning. There comes a point, after all, where it's just crazy to stay. I did learn something, however, and that is that it takes exactly 1 minute 37 seconds for nacho cheese to turn cold while walking in the cold air. There's not much worse than very cold nacho cheese sauce on soggy chips. I don't recommend it.

So why was it worth it? A few reasons:

1. Family time. Memory-making stuff. 'Tis good.
2. My friend Kelly got to see Kailey and I on TV, all bundled up, my hair quite the mess.

And last, but not least, something I found out just today:

3. My beloved's beloved son told him upon hearing that I was 40 that I looked 30. My beloved told him that I'd appreciate hearing that. To which beloved son replied, "Well, maybe 37."

Good enough. I'll take that.

Cardinals baseball season opened today. Then after an hour and a half rain delay somewhere around inning 5, closed again. They'll officially open tomorrow. I can probably knock 3 years off my looks and get away with it. I have wonderful children who keep life from being dull. I am loved even when I am unlovable. Life is good.

Yep, totally worth it.