It’s not often that I get a date night out but I was lucky to have the opportunity to take my boys to a Sporting KC game this week!  Our last date night with Mommy didn’t turn out so well so I was hoping to redeem myself!  We planned to have a little tailgate but unfortunately it was the hottest day of the summer so far (that’s my luck!).  We tried to brave it outside but ended up tailgating inside the van with the air conditioning running.  I’m starting to feel like I’m doomed when it comes to treating my boys to a night out! We went into the stadium a little early to check out some of the pre-game activities.  We were literally melting in the bright sun but had fun anyway!  A little mini putt putt with soccer balls – very fun (maybe a good birthday party idea…wheels are turning!)Drew was the big winner.  He won by 1 according to a revised scorecard (it was really 3 but Jake couldn’t handle that spread).  Drew agreed to let him change one of his scores – what a sweet little brother!  To be fair, Jake is definitely not on his A-game – he’s fighting a nasty summer cold.I was hoping to drive home in a shiny new Toyota but my boys let me down!  My Sienna is showing her age – Mom needs a new car!!This one was right on target but this challenge is not as easy as it looks!Luckily our seats were in the shade…Hallelujah!  It’s a special night out, so Drew got to enjoy a nice cold Fanta.  You can’t beat an adorable Fanta mustache on this little guy!Of course nachos and a soft pretzel had to be purchased as well.  The cheese is too fancy for these boys because it’s white and not the typical neon yellow stuff they glob on your chips at sporting events.  Lesson learned – Sporting KC serves ‘fancy cheese’ and blue corn tortilla chips.

I had an absolute blast with my soccer-loving boys even though the game ended in the dreaded ‘tie.’  Hey – at least it wasn’t a loss.  Always try to look for the positives.  The guys sitting next to us knew anything and everything there was to know about soccer (or so they thought).  Maybe they should be MLS coaches or commentators!?  Ugh – Jake & Drew, lets try not to act like that…EVER!

Love you cutie pies, XOXO-Mom