The sun has set on another baseball season.
It was a good run. The team went a lot farther than I ever could have hoped and it was a lot of fun (albeit a LOT of work). I’ve always been filled with sadness when baseball season ends. As a fan, it’s hard to end the season as anything but a champion, and it sucks knowing that it will be a whole year until the team could be in the same position.
Now that I’m behind the scenes, though, I have a different kind of sadness. Last night, walking through the belly of the stadium, I said goodbye to the game day staff. They’re the people that only work during game hours. Some are students, but many are older and retired. They work at the stadium because they love it. They love baseball, they love the team, and they love interacting with people. They’re only around when there is a game, which means it will be six months until they’ll roam the halls again. It’s hard to say goodbye, especially when so much can happen in half a year.
A lot of people work incredibly hard, more than just the 25 guys on TV. Today at work, the entire coaching staff walked through the office and thanked each and every one of us individually for all the time and effort we put in this year. It was a classy move, even though I almost jumped out of my skin when I turned around in my chair to discover Joe Torre, Larry Bowa, Don Mattingly, and Mariano Duncan a foot behind me, staring at pictures of Maddie. It’s nice to feel appreciated.
So, summer is officially over. I can really start ramping up for the holidays, the birthdays and anniversaries, and all the other fun activities that come with this time of year. And, of course, I get to spend more time with my favorite fun activity.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a tiny pink lip to chew on.
preTzel says:
She looks sad that the baseball season has ended too. She also looks like she’s contemplating doing something she knows she should do. I’d keep my eye on her.
Mary Beth says:
Once the Mutts went down in a blaze of glory shame, I was really routing for the Dodgers, if only to see Torre make it one more time without the Evil Empire. Now all my energies are going towards the Rays:)
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Andrea's Sweet Life says:
Holy freaking CRAP your kid is adorable.
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Kristin says:
We’re THIS CLOSE to being in your position. I went to bed last night thinking I’d wake up to a Rays/Phillies World Series, but my Sox came back.
I know exactly how you feel.
OMG she is just so cute!!!!
maya says:
what an amazing picture!!!!!!!
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Daddy Dan says:
That’s a beautiful picture of Dodger Stadium, Heather. I didn’t see it myself, but Vin Scully described that sunset on the radio and that’s just how I pictured it from his description. I’ll miss hearing his voice and stories over the winter.
How cool that the Dodger coaches were looking at pictures of Maddie. Joe Torre seems like a genuinely nice guy.
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Issa says:
OMG she is so good at that. Does she want a pony or something? Cause I’d be willing to buy her one. Sheesh that lip is adorable.
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Christy says:
I LOVE that huge dog you got Maddie! It is so cute. Have fun on your day off! Happy Friday!
Insta-Mom says:
I totally would have made a puddle on the floor if I saw all those guys just a few feet behind me. Probably better that I don’t have your job then, huh?
Totally bummed since we had tickets to the series. Hopefully it won’t take another 20 years.
Jamie says:
As a momma who LOVES LOVES sports. I am super fly jealous of your job (and I don’t even know what it is you do).
As always, that little girls of yours is just too cute for words.
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Joe says:
So…. what do you do until the season starts back up? Do they keep you busy?
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Fiesty Charlie says:
Love the pink lip. Have one in my blog today too… cracked me up.
Enjoy every second.
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Maura says:
That is a beautiful sunset picture and a simply adorable picture of Maddie, Heather. Great pictures. Really great. Um…..that’s all I’ve got for you on that.
Yeah, so, I’d also like to know what Joe asked: what do you do until next season?
– Maura, your second-favorite Giants fan
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Andy Bailey says:
I suppose it’s the same for soccer season for us Brits but I’m a geek and as such, completely immune to sporting events that happen with real people in them!
I suppose completing a good 3rd person shooter will make me pine for the next version to come out.
great top photo, were the clouds really that colour?
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bejewell says:
Nom nom nom nom, that baby is delicious. And I mean that in a totally non-creepy way.
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Guthridge says:
I have been struggling with this for a long tie, I appreciate the encouragement – it gives me hope. Maybe someoneelse will figure this out.