Blue Rocks Baseball and Variety Philadelphia & Delaware
A few weeks ago we went to a Blue Rocks baseball game. Bean had been wanting to experience a baseball game, but I knew none of the 3 kids would sit through more than a few minutes at most. And even though we have the winning Phillies here, it becomes really expensive when you have to buy 5 tickets, not to mention parking and food.
So when I saw this opportunity through the Delaware Division of Variety (formerly Variety Club), I knew this would be perfect for my family. It's so much easier going somewhere when no one questions your parenting skills or looks at you and your kids with "that look." All the parents there can sympathize if your child will not sit in her seat, talks too loudly and too much, wants to stim, or is having a meltdown.
A nice picnic style dinner was provided that we ate before the game. It was also Tshirt night, so we all got a Blue Rocks Tshirt. And Variety gave our family a goodie "bucket" full of little treats for the kids.
A very nice lady came around with tattoos for the kids. Bean wanted one, and I have to admit I was on the edge of my seat waiting for the meltdown. Bean picked one and the lady was having a hard time peeling the backing off. If part of that tattoo didn't stick to Bean's arm, it could have been disaster. Bean needs things to be "perfect." But alas, the tattoo stuck in whole to Bean's arm and everyone was happy (especially me).
We didn't stay long, but now Bean can put baseball game in her list of experiences. I'm very grateful to Variety for providing this opportunity for our family.
Posted by Love and Autism at Tuesday, September 01. 2009 
Categories: Daily Life
Tags: Autism Baseball
Categories: Daily Life
Tags: Autism Baseball
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