Mike’s favorite professional baseball team has made the playoffs.
Mike: So you are going to root for the Giants, right?
Heather: No
Mike: But their arch rivals fired you! And Annie is in love with Buster Posey.
Heather: That entire sentence needs to be corrected. First, I was laid off, NOT fired. Second, Annie is in love with Justin Beiber.
Mike: Justin Bieber throws like a girl
Heather: Well, he sings like a girl, so it works.
Mike: It will make Mikey so happy if the Giants win. They’ve never won!
Heather: It would make me happy if you stopped referring to yourself in the third person.
Mike: I will be miserable to live with if they lose.
Heather: You will be insufferable to live with if they win! You’d probably start wearing your Giants T-shirts to work, and get one of those car flags and drive around honking. *GASP* You’d be like…a Lakers fan.
Mike: That’s just mean.
Heather: I’m not worried about it. The Giants have no hitting. But they DO have those yummy crab sandwiches out in center field, toasted to perfection, mmmm.
Mike: Their hitting is not great. But they have historically great pitching…blah blah blah stats blah blah…are you listening to me?
Heather: No. I’m thinking about that crab sandwich.
Mike: Let me tell you something about the greatest player in baseball right now, blah blah blah player name blah blah…HEATHER!
Heather: I miss the All American Girls Professional Baseball Team from “A League of Their Own.” I saw that movie and I cried. I totally wanted to be cool like Gena Davis. I wonder what Gena Davis is up to these days?
Mike: She’s rooting for the Giants.
Heather: Your star pitcher is a dude with hair as long as mine. I’m pretty sure he’s a hippie.
Mike: Yes, a 160 pound pot smoking hippie. How can you not root for his team?
Heather: Pot is an illegal substance, Michael. He’s setting a bad example for America’s youth.
Mike: Plus the closing pitcher is psychotic and dies his beard black. He looks like he’s playing Moses in a 1950s big screen biblical epic.
Heather: While I give props to a man that isn’t afraid to break out the hair dye, why is he dying his BEARD? And why does he have a mohawk? Remember when baseball players used to say “aw shucks” and stuff? And call you ma’am?
Mike: You came home and cried when a Dodger player called you Ma’am.
Heather: That was different! He was MY AGE!
Mike: I guess he didn’t think so.
Heather: I’m not rooting for the Giants. But I will root for you to be happy. Even though you basically just said I looked old.
Mike: That’s not…fine. I’m sure Annie will root for them with me.
Heather: That’s against the rules.
Mike: FINE! I AM AN ISLAND!
Heather: OH, that reminds me that Survivor is on! Thanks Mike!
Last day to enter to win Kitchen Awesomeness!
Annie Y says:
I love you guys and your baseball bickering!
Melinda says:
Annie should be in love with Buster (whose real name is Gerald Dempsey Posey, by the way)! He’s awesome and…hot!
Tell Mike that I will be rooting with him! Go Giants!
Lynn from For Love or Funny says:
I think I hear Annie saying something…. “Go Phillies!”
Mayme says:
Go Twins!!!!!
Julie says:
GO BRAVES!!!!!!!!
Sue says:
You guys are so damn funny!! Meanwhile; I’m betting on our Tampa Bay Rays!!
Four Gambel Girls and a Guy - documenting the adventures we call life says:
Who ever wrote you and said your blog was depressing must be crazy ~ you rarely fail to make me smile. A smile and a good cup of coffee – what a way to start the day.
Melissa Lanier says:
I love your blog and never comment. Seeing as I live close to Atlanta I am glad you will not be rooting for the Giants, knew I loved this blog:) GO BRAVES!
Courtney says:
Am I the only one who thinks Tim Lincecum looks like a grown-up Mitch Kramer from Dazed and Confused?
Jess says:
Totally!
Momma Uncensored says:
i think annie needs a RED SOX
Rachel says:
I have to go with Mike on this one and root for the Giants, because 1) My Red Sox failed to make the playoffs 2) I was in college at Florida State the same time Buster Posey was playing there and I always thought he was hot. My friends and I went to many games to check him out
drlori71 says:
Go Cubs!
What do you mean the Cubs aren’t in the playoffs? Oh that’s right, they sucked again this year. You’re lucky to have winning baseball teams. October is a cruel month for baseball fans in Chicago.
Hilarious post!
Kate says:
I love that I was just a fly on the wall of your home for 60 seconds.
Lisa says:
You guys are so cute with all your baseball bickering. Love you guys.
Vica says:
Love the banter you to have. Reminds me of me and my Husband. Oh and Buster Posey Rocks! GO NOLES! (I am and FSU Grad)
Melissa says:
If I HAD to root for a California team, it would be the Dodgers, because REALLY they are a NY team.
That said, Go Yankees!
jen says:
So are the Giants
Deborah says:
*pokes head up*
Did someone say “crab sandwich”?
Anais says:
While it’s always sad (and mostly expected) that the Cubs aren’t in the playoffs, I do have a soft spot for the Giants. Buster Posey is my age and we both went to the wonderful Florida State Univeristy (Go ‘Noles!)
Heather: I believe this is my first comment. I’ve been reading for over a year now. Your family’s love and strength is inspiring!
Laura says:
As a bay area native that has been living up in Oregon for a good 10 years I am soooo excited the Giants made it to the playoffs! I still can’t believe he married into a Dodger family……what a traitor. Just kidding! Have a great day you two!
Go Giants!!!
Elizabeth says:
I just literally LOL over this!!
Maybe Annie wants to root for the Mets? No? I didn’t think so, I hardly want to root for them….
jen says:
I’m thinking the whole “forcing your baby to root for the Dodgers” might be child abuse, no? HAHA! Orange and black, baby…I’m with Mike here. Go Giants!! Fear the beard…
Kristin says:
That was hilarious. I loved the part about the crab sandwich. I needed that laugh today thanks.
Christina says:
Thanks for the laugh first thing in the morning. And Annie does not have to root for the Giants, just against whomever they are playing. Is that in the rules?
Go Giants!
Kelly says:
You guys are hilarious.
All I’ve been hearing about is how Tampa Bay didn’t take their rookie Jeremy Hellickson with them to the playoffs. How dare they! My husband says! My husband umpired Jeremy’s little league and high school games when he was a kid.
cristy says:
hilarious! I’m in the same household discussions as you are but I’m the Giants fan and my husband is the Dodger fan. he won’t root for the Giants either. I guess I can’t blame either of you there since I only root for the Dodgers if it means something good for the Giants. :o) I’ll send a “cheers” to Mike tonight as my little guy and I proudly wear our orange and black and yell GO GIANTS!
Kelly says:
C’mon, Heather, you need to support your husband in this. You gotta love a team that no one thought would do anything and totally turned it around. And, remember, “fear the beard!” Go Giants!
I do have to say I love you guys, your blog and all your movies. I cannot wait to see the one where Annie is rooting for the Giants!
Laura says:
I have to agree with Mike 100% percent on this one! Go Giants!! It’s time to FEAR THE BEARD! You should really reconsider Annie rooting for the Giants, it is Orange October after all, it could be a win/win. Dress her in orange and black and say it’s for Halloween and Mike win’s by saying it’s for the Giants
Rachel says:
As long as Annie’s NOT cheering for the Yankees, she’s OK… but if she wants to cheer for the MN TWINS!!!!!!!!, that would work for me! = )
Kelley says:
Oh Annie, sweetheart, please root for the under-dogs. My Reds probably won’t make it out of the first series and could totally use your absolutely adorable rooting skills.
And Heather and Mike? Love, love, LOVE the banter. That’s totally something my husband and I do when we’re on opposite sides of the fence
Ashley says:
Ya’ll should just stream live, you’re hilarious! Also, being called Ma’am is traumatic and devestating, a boyscout called me Ma’am – I almost gave him reason to earn his self defense badge, if there is such a thing.
c says:
um, go pirates?
Eric's Mommy says:
That was hilarious! You guys crack me up.
Meg says:
I bet Annie would really enjoy a Homer Hanky. I hope she picks the Twins!
Hamlet's Mistress says:
Methinks someone pitched a no-hitter last night. Who was that? Oh right… Roy Halladay… a PHILLIES PLAYER. Sorry, Mike. It’s just not your year.
HM
Sarah says:
As a Lakers fan, naturally the only thing I took from this post is that you are UNFAIRLY MALIGNING LAKERS FANS!! :-P. Go Lakers! (basketball is way more interesting than baseball anyway)
I do love that Annie liking the Giants is against the rules. He he.
Lisa says:
Crack me up.
Baseball….the children and I mourn when it comes to that time.
You know that time, the time when the world stops to watch his beloved NYY play. Oh it’s bad, he has even dedicated an entire arm to them meaning a full sleeve of tattoo’s dedicated to the New York Yankees. There is no switching teams now EVER!
Pssst lean closer I’m gonna whisper something…. he actually got autographs of his favorite players and their team number inked into the underside of his arm, the starting line up of his favorite players for the year he did it.
I feel your pain, I live it.
AmazingGreis says:
I hope the Giants advance…you know, just so that I can look forward to awesome posts like this one more often!!!
I can totally see you and Mike having this conversation…for his sake I hope they win, but don’t tell him that I’m secretly rooting for the Phillies!
Sandra says:
Crackin me up over here.
Most of the time I could care less about sports, but tell Mike I’ll be rooting for the Giants.
I grew up in Cupertino/San Jose. My dad is a Giant’s fan, my Grandpa was a huge Giants Fan.
Go Giants!!
Brandie says:
I’m in the same situation. I’m a Dodger fan living with a Giants fan. However I live in the Bay Area, so it’s much worse. I’ve taught my 3 yr old to boo the Giants, and I don’t feel guilty about it.
(Wilson is psychotic. I’ve seen the beard close up and it’s hideous!!!)
Ashley says:
This conversation reminds me of the ones my boyfriend and I have about football.
I don’t know anything about baseball but…Go DODGERS?!
mrschaos says:
I’ve had a very similar conversation with my husband. It was about football, but still.
I have to take Mike’s side in this issue. I’m very sorry about that.
But I’m a very excited Giants fan.
Liz says:
I am working my butt off today, but decided to make time for a blog or two. Thanks for rewarding me with a laugh!
Kristin says:
I love how your brain works…and who cares about baseball. I live for college basketball.
Trisha Vargas says:
So about the rules… Since LA is out and no games will be played there, I read it like Annie could be all orange & blacked out and cheering GO GIANTS, No???
Maybe Annie could have her very own double sided outfit made up to make it a little easier on you Heather
I grew up in Seattle so I usually root for the Mariners or Tampa Bay (now) when I do watch baseball.
I am a huge NFL fan. Go Bucs!!
(((HUGS))) from Florida
katie says:
Oh my gosh, the wonders and joys of living with a diehard sports fan. Does he also play in a Fantasy league, play Madden video games and coach like my husband!?! I need a sports widow wives club to join!
Brooke says:
Buster Posey is way hotter than that picture you used.
Portia says:
We would lovee to have you in the Braves cheering section!
Clair says:
Hilarious. Will Mike be dyeing his hair orange in support? Our pitching will be much better now that Zito’s off the roster. Go Giants!
Lindsay from Boston says:
Haven’t commented in a few months (since I stopped being “Lindsay from Florida,” but I’ve been reading and cheering for your beautiful family as always.
If I ever marry a Bucs, Saints, or Panthers fan (or really a fan of any other NFL team but the Falcons … those three are just the worst because they’re division rivals), thing are going to get dangerous near play-off time.
Lara says:
I think my husband and your husband could have been brothers separated at birth… seriously! That conversation cracked me up!
I think baseball would by MUCH more interesting if it was composed of entirely hot guys! LOL! Buster Posey would NOT make the team… and neither would Justin Beiber!
Kim Harbourt says:
There’s no crying in baseball!!!!!
Megan says:
Did Mike ever go get you one of those crab sandwiches? that sounds really good!
Dawn @ What's Around the Next Bend? says:
I *love* your baseball banter!!
rachel s says:
Haha classic Spohrs!!!
Cecila says:
Ok Heather I am so sorry but Mike is so right and you are so wrong. YAY Giants. And yes those Crab Sandwiches are pretty good but those Garlic Fries beat them every day. GO GIANTS!
Veronika says:
So, did you watch Survivor? LOL
Brittany says:
I’m pretty sure Annie said “Go Yankees” after her visit to NY!
That being said, the Giants are ok to root for, I just can’t get over Lincicum’s hair… it’s sooo… ewwwwww…. at least he could tuck it up into his hat or something so he looks more clean cut!
Yankee’s on the way to number 28 this year!
Amanda says:
This prompted me to leave my first comment… Go Tigers! (Am I the only reader from the D?!)
KC says:
HEY NOW…..I resemble that remark about the Lakers!! I am as bad about them if not worse then Mike can ever be about the Giants…note my e-mail address. Furthermore I am a Padres fan…yep it hurts. Oh well…Anybody but the Yankees. Good Luck to the Giants…i guess:)
rhonda says:
Go Giants!!
What happened to my Astros?? I don’t know?
Anywhoooo…Who said your blog was boring???? They read it and took the time to comment, but… you are boring??? I like to look around and try out other people’s blogs, if I start reading and I get bored, I X out and move on to something else, I don’t keep reading, scroll through all the comments, register to comment and then comment that their blog is boring…ugh!! People are so damn stupid!! Your blog is awesome, spectacular, hilarious, and friggin’ fantabulous!! Keep doing what you’re doing!
Brooke says:
So I was watching last night’s game, and after the Giants hit that first inning home run my first thought was ‘Mike will be happy.’ And now I want a crab sandwich.
Jes says:
My girl is in love with Lincecum and Posey. She walks around telling everyone that will listed “Sports knowledge is power, that’s why all the boys love me”
I have a feeling Annie and her Daddy and going to spend a lot of time talking about the Giants and how cute Buster is.
GO GIANTS!
Kristin says:
All I could think of when I was watching the games was this post. My husband and I live in Atlanta and the Braves are our 2nd and 3rd favorite baseball teams (him – Astros, me – Cards and Rays), so obviously we were cheering for Atlanta.
Our thoughts… Lincecum looks like the dude from Dazed & Confused (also a pitcher). Posey looks like he’s 11 (he is pretty cute though… in a baby face way). And, as my husband said, “Brian Wilson must scare a lot of children.”
Go Rays!
Ray says:
Crazy how you remember everything word for word. You guys are too cute. ;o)
online marriage counseling says:
There’s no way Cliff Lee is gonna lose this one! Go Phils, down with ‘da Yanks!