Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Starting Him Young



So, Dan had more trouble finding a Dale hat in North Carolina than he expected. It turns out there aren't NASCAR-themed stores on every corner, even there. So, finally, in the airport, minutes before flying home, he purchased the cap pictured above in a last-ditch effort not to disappoint the family. We all really expected him to deliver the final piece of the costume, and he likes to pull through.

So yesterday, when Shef's teacher told the class the letter of the week was B and asked if anyone knew any words beginning with B; Shef shot his hand into the air and yelled, "Budweiser!" Which is, obviously, a correct answer.

"Oh yeah," I said apologetically when Teacher Dawn related the story to me tonight at the school's spaghetti dinner. "Well. That's Dale Earnhardt's sponsor."

I thought that was enough of an explanation, but Dawn keep nodding at me like I might have something more to add.

"Just another example of good parenting," I smiled. "We'll see you tomorrow."

8 comments:

abby said...

It was worth it. That hat totally makes the costume.

jdoc said...

Great costume. He's getting so tall!

Anonymous said...

If your not first, your last.

mi said...

Out of the mouths of babes!

Anonymous said...

Can't wait to share that story!

Rachel said...

Shef looks like a soph in that photo. Seriously.

Bridie said...

Hilarious!! He looks great by the way - awesome costume...a mini-Dale! We are #8 fans here too!

wahine808 said...

I almost spit wine all over the keyboard - that was funny!