Weather Changes my Gameday Plans
Due to the possibility of our 4th nice weather weekend of the Summer here in Western Michigan, I've been informed that I will be taking my wife and our 3 yr. old to the beach this Saturday. I have been promised that we might be home before the first half is over... Can't wait to listen to the home opener on the radio!
GO BLUE!
September 1st, 2009 at 10:13 AM ^
Oh man, maybe it's because I don't have kids, but I would be restless on that beach knowing I'd be missing the game. I would be in the car.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:16 AM ^
I had to listen to one on the radio once because of a wedding and it was terrible.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:18 AM ^
1) Go on Sunday, spend the whole day, as Monday is a holiday
2) Leave for the beach early and get home by 3:30, maximum 4PM. After 3/4PM, the beach gets cold anyway. From what I have heard, kids get up early anyway, so that shouldn't be a problem.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:22 AM ^
I have a family also...they know the schedule. The beach instead of opening day? Seriously?
and take out the garbage while you're at it. Have fun Follower.
September 1st, 2009 at 12:48 PM ^
He must have a babe for a wife...either that or he's WHIPPED!
SMACK!
Just keeding...
September 1st, 2009 at 10:22 AM ^
Just tell your wife that the beach has been closed because of E. Coli contamination. Half the lakes in Michigan are closed because of this anyway lol.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:24 AM ^
miss a michigan vs. michigan st game one year because of s stupid wedding (the couple was broken up a year later because she came out of the closet). me and the GF at the time got a hotel room and i was able to watch the start of the game, but miss a good chunk of it because of the ceremony. between the ceremony and the reception (they were in the same place) i told her that i was going to put my suit coat in the car *wink wink*. i sat there for about 20 mins listening to the game. when i came back all of the guys that were there were standing out front of the hall and looked at me and asked what the score was. i said 14-0 michigan with 5 mins to go in the 4th.
so needless to say it can be done, you just have to come up with good reasons to go back to the car.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:39 AM ^
He could create a very similar situation if he wears his tuxedo T-shirt. Say he has to go put the shirt back in the car because he doesn't want to ruin it with sand and then when he comes back half an hour later, just tell the wife that you forgot where the car was.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:29 AM ^
I have a wife, 3 year old, and seven month old. This would never, ever, ever happen in my household.
Either I'd be home at 3:15pm (with or without the others), or I'd make the point that the beach is open on Sunday and Monday
With that said... I feel for you. Good luck with the battle you have coming
September 1st, 2009 at 10:45 AM ^
I have a 4.5 year old and a 1 year old. It is my 1 year olds b-day on the 3rd of September. My wife wanted to have the party Sat....LOL. I am not a macho kind of guy by any means, but she understood that the house had to be cleared by 3 if we were going to have a party. She then said that she knew I would not focus so we are having the party Monday. I love that woman!
I love my kids too, but they understand.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:30 AM ^
I am married with quadruplet 14 month olds. That and being an MD take up most of my time but my call schedule and home life are all worked around the UM football schedule. For 13 days out of the year I put myself first and I don't feel the least bit guilty about that.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:38 AM ^
zackly.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:49 AM ^
You have FOUR 14-month olds? Wow. I have one, and he runs me ragged. You have my undying respect and admiration.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:53 AM ^
Three boys and one girl and they are all hell on wheels! NOw that they can walk it is like a constant nascar race 24/7. Banging into each other, knocking each other over fighting over anything that isn't tied down. God bless my wife and thank heaven I am an MD only in the house for about 2 hours a day while the monsters are on the loose!
September 1st, 2009 at 10:57 AM ^
Fertility Doc???
My two youngest are 1 and 3 and leaved me wiped out....
September 1st, 2009 at 12:20 PM ^
Cardiologist, which is likely what saved me from having a complete cardiac arrest when I was told we were having quads. First they told us three at the first ultrasound but on the subsequent one they found the fourth. I told them I wasn't coming back in fear they would just keep finding more!
September 1st, 2009 at 11:02 AM ^
I assume their names are Bo, Charles W., Desmond, and Tripp Vada Leroy?
September 1st, 2009 at 12:36 PM ^
My wife had far too much input as to the names of our children IME. In other words she chose them...lol
September 1st, 2009 at 10:32 AM ^
and tell your wife your leaving to be home for the game. Or DVR it.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:50 AM ^
Public Service Announcement for the kids:
Don't.Get.Married.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:58 AM ^
But if you marry the right woman you get a best friend and free* tail for the rest of your life. Wow, that sounded bad, but it was meant to be a compliment to my wife on two levels. Somehow it didn't come out that way.
*No need for pricey meals, drinks, escort service, etc. Errrr, okay maybe leave out just the escort service thing.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:55 AM ^
This has to be a joke? Maybe my sarcasm detector isn't working??
I'm a father of three (including a 3yr old)and I thought this was going to be about you starting your tailgate earlier because of the great weather forecast.
Option 1 Stated above - Man Up
Option 2 Tell the wife this. We are going to take the family to Stadium and Main beach! You should be able to get three tickets for WMU pretty reasonably.
Option 3. Pick a fight with your wife. Storm out of the house around 2:00 on Saturday. Watch the game @ your favorite sports bar. Pick up some flowers on the way home. Tell her you forgive her for starting the fight with you.
September 1st, 2009 at 4:58 PM ^
Three words:
Dee
Vee
Are
That being said, you need to have a long talk with your wife about priorities.