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Today, I decided to do just that – give my son, Ryan, my undivided attention.  I asked him to come out back with me to survey the yard and garden.  It is such a beautiful day and I wanted to get some fresh air. Ryan, as long as you aren’t asking him to go to Walbaums (heaven forbid!), is happy to do what ever you would like to do.  He promptly put his sneakers on and we went outside.  Spring is a time of new beginnings and I love seeing the plants push through the soil. It is also the time for us to do some yard cleanup as we never really accomplish that in the fall.  My one rose bush has shot up to be taller than me – we walked over there to admire its tenacity when I noticed a bottle of bubbles.  These scented bubbles (green apple) were in Ryan’s Easter basket.  Like finding hidden treasure, Ryan said “ooooooohh” and reached for them.  You know your boy is still a child as long as he can enjoy blowing bubbles.  So we sat down on the steps of the deck and blew bubbles together:

I was very content to just watch him blow bubbles and enjoy his delight in blowing some huge bubbles and catching them, especially after last week.  The accident changed my perspective a bit I think – makes me appreciate the little things because it is these little things that sometimes count the most.

So, go out there and give your child your undivided attention and create some memories!

We bought plenty of goodies, none over a dollar – unlike 99 Cent Empire where most things were over a dollar (what is the point? really???). Ryan had a dollar to spend and here is what he spent it on:

We did pick up some other great items, but this was definitely the highlight of out trip

The Long Island Ducks, 2004 Atlantic League champions, play at Bethpage Ballpark, located in Central Islip, N.Y. The 22 million dollar facility seats 6,002 fans, and is home to Long Island’s first professional baseball team. The Ducks principal owner is long-time Brightwaters resident Frank Boulton. Frank has owned and operated many successful minor league franchises, including the Prince William Cannons, the Albany-Colony Yankees (Class-A and AA affiliates of the New York Yankees), the Wilmington Blue Rocks (Class-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals) and the Atlantic City Surf. Frank is the founder and chairman of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Today, the Long Island Ducks won their bid to have a second minor league baseball team on Long Island. Here is the press release:

(Mineola, N.Y., July 11, 2011) – Nassau County officials today announced that the rights to operate a minor league baseball team as part of the new Coliseum development has been awarded to the Atlantic League and Frank Boulton, founder and CEO of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Boulton’s group was one of two groups to answer the County’s request for proposals, along with the New York Mets.

As a member of the Atlantic League, the Nassau County expansion team will compete against the Long Island Ducks, who have more than 18 years remaining on their lease to play in Suffolk County at Bethpage Ballpark, instantly forming an “Expressway Rivalry.”

“We are pleased to have been awarded this opportunity,” said Boulton. “We look forward to helping County Executive Ed Mangano bring affordable, family entertainment to the taxpayers of Nassau County in the same fashion the taxpayers of Suffolk have enjoyed for 12 years with the Ducks.” 

The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs has brought a high level of professional baseball and affordable family entertainment to selected communities since 1998. Since beginning play 13 years ago, the contracts of more than 600 Atlantic League players have been purchased by Major League organizations. For further information, please contact the Atlantic League at (856) 541-9400.

I think that going to a Long Island Duck game could be a lot of fun – hope to see you there!

• A swimming complex (fee required) includes an Olympic-sized main pool, a diving pool, a “kiddie” pool, training pool, an interactive water-play area and two water slides (30 foot). In December 2006, the pool at Wantagh Park was named “Best Public Pool on Long Island ” byLong Island Press, the weekly newspaper. The pool will open on June 27, 2010, and remains open through Labor Day.
• The pool complex includes various conveniences, including lockers, showers, a concession stand, and lounge and deck chairs.
• Hours: Mon.-Sun., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Fees (daily): resident adult, $7; resident child (4-17 years of age), $5; resident senior, disabled, vol. firefighter, ambulance corps auxiliary police, veterans, $3; non-resident adult, $25, non-resident senior & child, $19. ALeisure Pass is required for residents to receive the resident rate. Seasonal passes are also available for residents with Leisure Passes, with rates as follows: families ($225); individuals ($90); and seniors ($50).

The slides are magnificent! The kids really love them and as long as the line isn’t too long, will go up and down over and over again (last week one slide was closed).  The interactive water park was a big hit with my son, Ryan – he could play there happily for hours.  We have a great mix of kids as well – one of the moms formed a facebook group for our “Camp” – Camp ScarVilla – a mash up of Jen & Gina’s last names as the founder of the Camp last year.  So throw a little tech into the mix and everyone knows what the camp is meeting up. Last week, at one point, we had 24 kids at the pool!!!

Now the only fly in the ointment (ugh I know – something my mom used to say) is that there is a rule – no cameras or video on the pool deck.  You won’t find it on the County website either – just a green sign posted on the fence outside.  We were dismayed – taking pictures is a major part of how we document our summer. We managed to sneak a few pictures anyway. Who ever heard of a camera ban rule at a County park??? I can imagine what precipitated it – some jerk teen taking pix of people and posting it on facebook to make fun of someone.  Thanks a lot jerk!!!