Game Dilemma - LSU vs attending daughter's game - Page 2

esportsweekly · November 5th, 2009, 10:35 AM

Ya'll are cracking me up!

esportsweekly · November 5th, 2009, 10:43 AM

Missing the commercials is nice, but sometimes I watch them to not remind me that its already happened.

There IS something about knowing that its already happened versus knowing its live - even if you don't know the outcome.. make sense?

of course, being there would be better --

thetideinmd · November 5th, 2009, 10:46 AM

	Quote:	esportsweekly
	I've got a bit of a dilemma for the game this weekend... My daughter has a basketball game at 4:00 and the game is at 2:30. Have to be there at 3:15 which means could watch some of it then DVR the rest... BUT I just don't know if I can watch some of it then LEAVE and also don't know if I could sit here and know its on and NOT watch it... I guess it'll be DVR and earplugs and don't talk to anyone...

set up the dvr and get out the radio and earphones. i listened to all last years lsu game on satellite radio. we were driving home from a horse race in ky.
last years SECCG we were in williamsburg,va. i did get to watch that in the hotel room.

timmer0911 · November 5th, 2009, 10:48 AM

	Quote:	SavannahDare
	Your daughter will have other games.

	Quote:	37bamagrl
	what she said

That reminds me of a sad little song. Really pay attention to the lyrics of The Cat's in the Cradle one time.............you can never go back and make that time up.

Yes, she might have OTHER games, but she'll never have THAT game again!! Always make time for your kids and hopefully, they'll always have time for you later

SavannahDare · November 5th, 2009, 10:49 AM

I think too many parents take that whole "being there" for every single event of their kids' lives too far. There's such a thing as moderation in life. Obviously, if your daughter's game were a championship game, or if she were involved in something she wouldn't be doing again in the foreseeable future (in other words, if it were "special"), then being there and foregoing your own interests would be of the utmost importance. BUT children also need to learn they are not the center of the universe, not everything they do is special, and sometimes other things take precedence in Mama and Daddy's lives. She would in no way be emotionally scarred from you missing part or all of one of her games.

Besides, you better start training her early so when she grows up she doesn't go and schedule her wedding on game day!

SavannahDare · November 5th, 2009, 10:51 AM

	Quote:	timmer0911
	Yes, she might have OTHER games, but she'll never have THAT game again!! Always make time for your kids and hopefully, they'll always have time for you later

This is why so much of our youth have such a sense of entitlement. And, no, giving them too much now does not automatically translate into them wiping your backside when you're old.

luvthat_TIDE · November 5th, 2009, 10:51 AM

I pretty much have the same bleep problem. My daughter plays travel softball and is in a big tournament in Chattanooga this weekend. Thank the good Lord for the invention of the DVR. Even though I will know the outcome by the time I watch it, that is MUCH better than not at all (even if we fail to win, can't use the L word).

ReturnToGlory · November 5th, 2009, 10:56 AM

Savannah Dare,

You are right on the money there.

Honden · November 5th, 2009, 10:58 AM

Parenting a daughter can be rough enough ( I have 4 ). "Being there for her" makes ALL the difference in the world. You NEVER get those priceless opportunities back.

Blackberry's ROCK !!!!!

So, record it on the DVR and watch it later, but listen to it by radio/earphones or keep track of it by Blackberry

Just one hint....BE CAREFUL of any "cheering". Especially if your daughters team isn't doing well.

64met · November 5th, 2009, 11:03 AM

Man; do I remember those days when my kids where younger (I coached my Sons soccer team) and regardless of his games or my daughters games I knew exactly what was going on with my beloved Crimson Tide. I remember running up and down the side lines coaching and holding a tiny hand held TV (as long as the game was on a local station) I could pick the games up. Parents used to think I was crazy! Another back up I had was my brother calling literally EVERY 5 minutes to give me updates. Bottom line is: I would not miss a Bama game.... Now; my kids are older and I can relax (for the most part) on my couch with my fav adult beverage!

RTR!!!!

UANAA · November 5th, 2009, 11:03 AM

Call her a cab

buzzincuzzin · November 5th, 2009, 11:06 AM

Teaser title. Will mods please edit to read:::::::: My DAUGHTER has a game dilemma!

BamaMoon · November 5th, 2009, 11:07 AM

	Quote:	SavannahDare
	I think too many parents take that whole "being there" for every single event of their kids' lives too far. There's such a thing as moderation in life. Obviously, if your daughter's game were a championship game, or if she were involved in something she wouldn't be doing again in the foreseeable future (in other words, if it were "special"), then being there and foregoing your own interests would be of the utmost importance. BUT children also need to learn they are not the center of the universe, not everything they do is special, and sometimes other things take precedence in Mama and Daddy's lives. She would in no way be emotionally scarred from you missing part or all of one of her games. Besides, you better start training her early so when she grows up she doesn't go and schedule her wedding on game day!

It's obvious a personal call, but FWIW, I completely agree with what your saying. Kids need to learn everything does not revolve around them! Perhaps I'm a bit old fashion, but I'd kinda like to see us return to the days when kids were expected to be seen and not heard and when they went last through the serving line at church and family gatherings. Think this may have had somethings to do with "the greatest generation" being more "selfless" than our current one? O.K...I'm off my soapbox.