The Bean will have a lot more choices when it comes to college. Most of you probably know, but I am an alumn of quite a few schools.
First there was University of Colorado, then there was the University of Kentucky, next was the University of Michigan -- also his mother’s undergrad alma matter -- and finally the University of Texas. The Bean already has a Colorado shirt, although it probably won’t fit him for a while. We planned on having some Michigan gear for him, but now I am not so sure…
Yesterday was the season opener for all of my schools. Colorado played in-state rival Colorado State and actually won. Even the University of Kentucky destroyed Eastern Kentucky (remember, this is football not basketball). But somehow, some way, Michigan lost to I-AA Appalachian State! Are you kidding me? I am very excited that The Bean is going to be born at the beginning of football season. This should be the start of some great Saturdays and Sundays on the couch with The Bean watching some football. But now, I am just not so sure. How did Michigan lose? Two blocked field goals, are you kidding me? This is ridiculous. Let’s hope The Bean’s other college choices do better or I might be done with college football within the first month.
Ok, none of that is really about The Bean. Here is a new section that I will try to make a recurring theme. This is the unexpected pleasures and annoyances section.
Let’s start with an annoyance: Wills. Being a probate lawyer must be a little bit like being a hospice nurse. You are always helping people plan for death. It’s awful. Trying to draft a will and planning for your death at this age isn’t a lot of fun. Wills suck.
Unexpected Pleasure: Baby-sympathy parking spots. At the Texans’ preseason games, we convinced the parking attendants that they should really let us park up on the first row. These spots are reserved for serious tailgaters, handicapped parking, and vips. Apparently, if you point to the belly of your 8-month pregnant wife, that will get you up there too. Not much time left to take advantage of this unexpected bonus.
2 comments:
Dood, considering this whole Bean things dates back to Michigan; I am pretty sure you are looking at a Michigan fan. And here is something to think about in advance: If an Ohio State fans sends you a Ohio State shirt for Bean do you:
A. Burn it
B. Put him in it, snap a photo, bath for the boy and burn it
C. Burn it
Prepare for this; rival team sports gear will show up in the mail, trust me.
As far as baby positives go once he is on the outside you can look forward to: Cutting in the grocery store line and crossing high traffic streets with ease.
Negatives: leaving a labor day bbq at 6:30 via a meltdown > bedtime. "Uhh got to go... I'm gonna take this beer with me tho..."
When you say "Bean", do you mean Butter Bean, Pinto Bean, Lima Bean, or Kidney Bean? If it’s Black Bean, then Betsy has some 'splaining to do! Me, I envision the Bean as a cute little Garbanzo Bean, so I'll call him Chick Pea. Or Pea for short.
Can’t wait for the big day!
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