Although he's seen the Braves play on TV, John Caden was definitely mesmerized by the thrill of being at Turner Field. We quickly realized, however, that perhaps we should have done a little better job explaining the game of baseball before we arrived. Right when we took our seats, he asked in a loud voice, "Mommy, why do some people have such big mittens down there?" Then pointing to the pitcher he asked, "Why does he just keep throwing the ball to that same guy squatting down? That's not nice of him. Other people might want a turn to catch the ball too." And then taking notice of the ball, strike, and walk counts, with concern in his voice, he asked, "Mommy, it says they only have one ball left. I hope they don't lose it." I'm not sure which was more entertaining--the game or John Caden's comments/questions.
Sweet Anna enjoyed the game as well. She was sad when at 10pm (the top of the 8th) we decided we had better call it a night and head home.
This was Tim's first Braves game as well. Not being an Atlanta native, this look of "humpf" and uncertainty appeared on his face every time the crowd would break out in the "Tomahawk chop." I never could get him to get his arm up and "chop" Atlanta style.
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Hey Tim. Sorry that you had to endure the "Tomahawk chop". Hopefully, it wasn't as obnoxious as the one from Tallahassee.
Yes, that is exactly the reason why I wouldn't do it...it reminded me too much of FSU. No can do.
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