Despite living minutes away from the Notre Dame campus and enjoying all that tailgating has to offer, I have never been to a game. I don't have the connections or finances to afford going to the game. It was one of those things that I always hoped to do and this weekend my day finally came.
My dad got two tickets to a game and a chance to dine for breakfast and dinner at a local country club through his work for free this weekend. My mom was his original date, but when I went on and on about how I have always wanted to go, she gave me her ticket so I could have a date with my dad.
Growing up, my mom & dad both worked and they equally shared duties with me. One parent worked nights and one worked days and I feel like I kind of got the best of both worlds. I am sure it was hard for their marriage, but it was great for a little girl who wanted to be the apple of each of her parent's eyes.
Since I returned home five years ago, there are few opportunities for my dad and I to have that time together anymore. His work schedule is intense, my life as a busy mom can be intense, and we both long for that quality time together.
I don't know who was happier in this picture, me or him. It was just what we both needed and I am so lucky to have a dad who shows me off like I am the next best thing to sliced bread, a mom who would give up her ticket so we could have this opportunity to be together, and a husband who would take care of the kids so I could have some special time with my dad.
I soaked this moment in for all it was worth- drinking in the beauty of the campus, savoring my moment in the sun, and at peace because my dad & I finally got some time together.
The pictures isn't great because I took it my camera phone, but I won't forget any of it for a single second.
Go, Irish!
Thank you, Daddy, for bringing me with you- I will never ever forget it!
xoxoxo
When Amy isn't rooting for the Irish, she can be found editing here at Blissfully Domestic & happily blogging ways familes can save money over at MomAdvice.com.
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So, how exhaused were you after the game? …or maybe that is me…I am always so wiped out, I need another weekend day to recover!
I've been there! I visited a friend who actually attends ND as a grad student and we toured the campus while I was there. It was beautiful! I didn't get to see a game but I think that would be so fun!
Glad you had a good time.
Great pic of you and your dad.
I know what you mean. My daddy has taken me to at least one Texas Tech game each year. It's fun to spend a good 3 hours w/ just him. Yea for good daddies.
Ha! Oh, I was QUITE exhausted especially since it was an all-day event with the breakfast and dinner. There was no rest for the weary though, but it was so worth it!
Daddy dates are the best!