Sometimes I wish it was easier

I really do. When my buddy called and asked last minute if we wanted to go to the Royals game I almost said no.

Last minute things are not something my daughter does good with. She doesn't like change and this would be a big one.

She was expecting us to relax at home like we do most Sundays. So I told him I'd call him back.

I went to her, she was already relaxing in her bean bag chair by the fire. She was reading a book and listening to music.

The plan was to watch the game at home and we we're going to have nachos. Have s'mores later when the boys got home.

So I sat next to her and said I know we'd planned on watching the game at home but my buddy got suite tickets last minute and wanted us to come.

Do you want to go dad

I want to do what ever you want

She was quiet for a few minutes.

Does Joel want to go.

I haven't asked him yet


Dad, I just started my book.

It's ok we'll just watch it at home. I wasn't going to push her or try and talk her into going. We've had a really good week and I didn't want to mess it up.

I start to get up and she says Wait Dad, I think we should go. It will be fun.

Yeah I think so too

Can I bring my book.

Of course honey.

Can we get Nachos there?

Who goes to a baseball game and doesn't get nachos?

So we went to the game and we had a great time. I was worried the whole game. Worried she only said yes to make me happy. I was worried it would be to much. The change in the plan, loud music, people cheering. We had nachos, popcorn, cheeseburgers, hotdog and ice cream. She did really well. Being in the suite really helped. We were the only ones in there.

But sometimes I just want it to be easier.

I love her so much but I do wish it was easier. And I hate feeling this way.