I forgot to mention a couple things about the trip. When we arrived at the Padres game, we were about 1 1/2 hours early. We had seen an interview at the field the evening before about a green belt and play area they call The Park at the Park. It's a big grassy area with a small baseball diamond. The kids get to play a mini game of ball with light bats and wiffle balls. When it was Jake's turn at bat they pitched a few to him unsuccessfully and finally broke out the baseball T and let him hit one. I thought that was so nice of them to remember that for the little ones, who aren't quite ready for a full pitch. After he hit the ball, he was so nervous in front of all those people that instead of running to first base he ran straight for mommy! I'm so bad, I absolutely loved it. For those who aren't moms, you need to know that it's a sinful pleasure for every mother to know that you are the first person your little boy wants to run to when he's scared. Other parents around the field were smiling and giggling at my son's antics as my hubby did his best to show my son how to run to first and my son turned back halfway and ran right into my arms. *grins*
We found out later that you can buy tickets for $5 a person to watch the game from this area. It's such a great idea. They have a set of bleachers right at field level, a sandpit for the small children and the big grassy area...all open for running around while the game is being played. What a great way to have a picnic and enjoy a sporting event at the same time.
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