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Figuring out his future

July 19, 2007

Figuring out his future

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Cole announced he's giving up his aspirations for a career in rock and roll for something much more attainable, and possibly, even more lucrative: he wants to be an "ushertainer" for the Saint Paul Saints.

Long story short? We have season tickets to the Saints. Have for like, 9 years. Dan and the kids spend many a summer's evening sitting in the front row, next to the visitor's dugout, enjoying baseball as it's meant to be: outside, and with really goofy sideshows. These sideshows are provided by the Saints' talented crew of "ushertainers."

Long a fan of each ushertainer, this year Cole has taken to dressing like his favorites. In the picture above, Cole is dressed as "Mini Super Fan" modeled after, of course, regular sized "Super Fan," who took Cole under his wing on this particular night, where the evening culminated in chants for Mini Fan, singing autographs, and posing with hot teen-aged chicks:

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Last night, Cole went to the game dressed as the ushertainer known as "The Nerd." It must have been convincing enough, because, yet again, the full-sized Nerd took Cole under his wing and they made their way around the stadium, geeking out and entertaining the crowd. Next thing i know, Dan is calling, telling me to turn on the TV because Cole and the Nerd are "bringing the next inning in."

Surely enough, five minutes later, there's my boy, with glasses and an assortment of pens in the pocket of his plaid shirt, being interviewed, and mouthing the words, "HI MOM" to me, on regional cable access.

I don't deserve this kid sometimes.

Now keep in mind, I wasn't there at the game. I rarely go. Not a big baseball fan. I don't even know who sent Dan these pictures. But I think i need to check it out in person soon. Cole informed me last night he may just get a "gig" with the Saints, for real.

When I picked Dan and Cole up from last night's game, Cole says, "Mom, my voice hurts SO much from all the yelling I did [as the mini geek]… I feel like John Lennon after he recorded 'Twist and Shout'."

Suffice to say, you never know when you're possibly mothering the next big thing.

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  1. Jennifer says

    July 19, 2007 at 7:35 am

    That kid of yours is the best. I think it’s great that he had such a good time and that all the ushertainers are so nice to him. That is so cool.

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  2. Mandy says

    July 19, 2007 at 7:49 am

    What a cool guy! If I could have a kid like that I might consider reproduction.

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  3. Lee W says

    July 19, 2007 at 7:56 am

    What an awesome kid! Sounds like memories of a lifetime- that’s why we do these things, right?

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  4. Jessica says

    July 19, 2007 at 7:59 am

    ha! that is too much fun! what a cool kid.

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  5. susan says

    July 19, 2007 at 8:10 am

    What an awesome kid! And your husband even managed to get some pictures too! Amazing!!!

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  6. KoreyLindberg says

    July 19, 2007 at 8:12 am

    Dare I say it…Cole is one of the coolest kids I’ve ever met! I remember him getting on stage at CKU-MN and dancing like he’s never danced before. The things he comes up with…how do you not sit there and laugh all the time? I don’t think I could do it?!?

    Thanks for sharing this lastest Cole moment with us!

    Korey

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  7. kelly jo says

    July 19, 2007 at 8:20 am

    LOL. You must be so proud. Maybe this will be on you-tube so we all can see?

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  8. Becky says

    July 19, 2007 at 8:39 am

    Oh! That is just absolutely the most fantastic thing I’ve heard. What an amazing kid you have!

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  9. Sinead Turner says

    July 19, 2007 at 8:47 am

    That’s hilarious, Cathy! It’s clear that he’s got quite a future ahead of him…look out, world! πŸ™‚

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  10. Dedra says

    July 19, 2007 at 8:56 am

    Cathy ..your blog makes my day. Love that Cole..Thanks!

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  11. aimee says

    July 19, 2007 at 9:00 am

    love this story…love how your admiration and love gushes from the screen.

    thanks for making me smile yet again.

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  12. Laura Reaux says

    July 19, 2007 at 9:03 am

    He is the cutest, coolest kid (next to my own, of course). LOL I would seriously be proud. Now THIS is something to scrap about!

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  13. Stacie says

    July 19, 2007 at 9:05 am

    Love that kid!

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  14. sherry says

    July 19, 2007 at 9:14 am

    How fun for him! What a great time he must have had- it is awesome that they are embracing him and letting him show his pride in his team and love of the game.

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  15. Sinead says

    July 19, 2007 at 9:28 am

    Living, as I do, in a three-stepson house, you’d think I’d have had my fill of stories like this. So not true. I arrived on the scene long after they were past this stage, so I’m living a bit vicariously here.
    Love. That. Cole.

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  16. Lis (ALIASFan) says

    July 19, 2007 at 9:36 am

    That is just way too cool!!! I’d say his future is definitely going somewhere fun!

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  17. jen says

    July 19, 2007 at 9:40 am

    Parenting is the very best thing, isn’t it? I wish I had something clever to say… but oh well, this just melts my heart. Not much more can be said!! He’s adorable, and reading about him makes my day…

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  18. susan says

    July 19, 2007 at 9:44 am

    This is the kind of post that makes me (try to)check your blog during the work day…people around me wonder why I’m laughing out loud. You and Dan must be doing something right to end up with such cool kids!

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  19. Michelle Davies says

    July 19, 2007 at 9:54 am

    that is hysterical! how fun to have him around.

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  20. Delisa says

    July 19, 2007 at 10:02 am

    Once again Cole has made me roll with laughter. I know you never know what is around the next corner. Love it.

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  21. Susanne says

    July 19, 2007 at 10:16 am

    I hope you’re calling Lloyds of London TODAY to insure that kid’s voice! He sounds like one really cool boy!

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  22. Sherri P says

    July 19, 2007 at 10:37 am

    Too cool! And as his Mom, aren’t you just bursting with pride, and love?! Love it!

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  23. Terri Barton says

    July 19, 2007 at 10:46 am

    Ya gotta love a kid like that!!

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  24. skrpndiva/Jacquie says

    July 19, 2007 at 10:48 am

    Too too cute! That’s awesome!

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  25. claire says

    July 19, 2007 at 10:49 am

    amazing. that kid is AMAZING!! I can only hope my boy ends up half as cool as yours!

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  26. jes says

    July 19, 2007 at 10:50 am

    that’s so awesome! i love that kids are so fearless and just get out there and do whatever they want.

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  27. Malinda says

    July 19, 2007 at 10:58 am

    Too funny!! He has quite the personality–you’re very lucky!

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  28. Leslie says

    July 19, 2007 at 11:13 am

    That is freaking hilarious. If anyone can do it, Cole’s the man. You go, dude!!!!

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  29. Leslie says

    July 19, 2007 at 11:14 am

    That is freaking hilarious. If anyone can do it, Cole’s the man. You go, dude!!!!

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  30. Vicki says

    July 19, 2007 at 12:05 pm

    And THIS is what we live our whole existence for. To see our kiddo mouth Hi Mom on tv. I bet you didn’t think it would happen ’til he was on a football field or being carried off the field by some players while he screamed, “I’m going to Disney World with my MOM”!! Awe, life is so good!

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  31. Laura says

    July 19, 2007 at 1:03 pm

    Your kid rocks!
    You have such a fabulous blog!

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  32. Ali says

    July 19, 2007 at 1:21 pm

    ok that is just the coolest story Cath.

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  33. Jess says

    July 19, 2007 at 1:26 pm

    COLE ROCKS!

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  34. Lisa Damrosch says

    July 19, 2007 at 1:30 pm

    right on!! I am lovin the “hi mom!”

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  35. Lori says

    July 19, 2007 at 1:45 pm

    Just too cute!

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  36. Trude says

    July 19, 2007 at 2:00 pm

    That is so awesome! He’s a stud already…watch out! πŸ˜‰ My youngest brother is/was the same way, although he’s more subdued now at 17. At 5 years old, he would have everyone in the room in his pocket.

    Sounds like you might have a born entertainer on your hands!

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  37. Trude says

    July 19, 2007 at 2:01 pm

    PS Love the new banner. πŸ˜€

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  38. Haylie says

    July 19, 2007 at 2:30 pm

    high-larious!

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  39. Nicola says

    July 19, 2007 at 3:23 pm

    what a LEGEND

    way to go John jnr!

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  40. Roo says

    July 19, 2007 at 3:47 pm

    Now that post has prompted me to comment – how about that? lol That brought a real smile to my dial, love it. Cole is so full of character – fantastic! Go Cole!!!!

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  41. Kelli Johnson says

    July 19, 2007 at 3:50 pm

    that’s so awesome! How brave and outgoing!

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  42. susan says

    July 19, 2007 at 4:56 pm

    oh this is hysterical!!!! and we will all say “we remember him when”! lol!!

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  43. Katie the Scrapbook Lady says

    July 19, 2007 at 5:28 pm

    I tagged you as a “rockin girl blogger” lol!
    http://scrapbooklady.typepad.com/katie_the_scrapbook_lady/2007/07/rockin-girl-blo.html

    Cole is hilarious! thanks for blogging about this!

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  44. Christine Villacarlos says

    July 19, 2007 at 5:36 pm

    How cute is that?!! Go, Cole!!!

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  45. Bridget says

    July 19, 2007 at 7:03 pm

    Cole is one awesome kid! He is hilarious and quite wise beyond his years.

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  46. ~ alli ~ says

    July 19, 2007 at 8:31 pm

    “I feel like John Lennon after he recorded ‘Twist and Shout’.”

    What kind of mind thinks up this stuff!??! That is so funny! As the Saints say:
    FUN IS GOOD!
    Go Cole!

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  47. Lisa D. says

    July 19, 2007 at 9:03 pm

    at the end of your post i just simply smiled and laughed…thank you for sharing…your son is too kewl!

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  48. kass says

    July 19, 2007 at 9:29 pm

    I freakin’ love your kid.

    I loved him when he was in Australia. I love him when you tell us his stories. I love that he is a fun guy.

    and I love that you let him be THAT kid.

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  49. tara says

    July 19, 2007 at 10:26 pm

    that last sentence was brilliant and i laughed out loud at the pic with the hot chicks!

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  50. Shannon says

    July 19, 2007 at 10:34 pm

    Cathy: That is just so cool! I am sure he is loving life. You have a lot to be proud of!

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  51. Brenda Smith says

    July 19, 2007 at 11:27 pm

    Great, great story! Definately go to the game with camera in hand! You’ve got to love this time in his life, what a great thing to document and show the generations to come!!!

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  52. Karen Greenfield says

    July 20, 2007 at 4:58 am

    And I was just going to post a comment tonight to ask if there was anything new going on with Cole!!! I’d been looking at the old SScrapbooks mag “Inspirations” with him on the cover in a layout like the Jones soda bottles and wondering how he was doing.

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  53. kate hagelin says

    July 20, 2007 at 8:07 am

    Seeking fame as a mini Nerd — what a way to make your MAMA proud!!!

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  54. sarah goodman says

    July 20, 2007 at 9:41 am

    It is so fun to see them grow…and grow WILDLY…isn’t it funny to see what they like and how they can entertain so well! I have an entertainer too…he can drive you crazy when it is just you he is entertaining over and over again….but once he has a crowd…well oh boy…cool stuff!

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  55. Elizabeth B says

    July 20, 2007 at 10:57 am

    Cathy…seriously.

    Kids like that don’t come along every day.

    That RoCks!

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  56. anne - paris, fr says

    July 20, 2007 at 11:06 am

    Your son, Cole is sooo COOL!!!!

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  57. Michelle says

    July 21, 2007 at 7:20 am

    What a stinkin’ cool story! Watch out world…here comes Cole! πŸ˜‰

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  58. Peg Graham says

    July 21, 2007 at 9:12 am

    Cathy- and you think to yourself…

    “Self, I have NO idea where he gets all this from!” bwahahaha!!!

    I see a future in the ‘entertainment world’ for Cole…that’s a given. He’s a natural.

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  59. Nicole says

    July 22, 2007 at 5:20 pm

    Ronnie Woo-Woo? Nope. San Diego Chicken? Nope. Mr. Met? HECK NO!!! It’s Cole!!!! πŸ™‚ How cute is this? Cole, you can do anything you want – just be sure that your Mom fills us in on the journey. You seem like a pretty cool kid πŸ™‚

    P.S. Did he at least score a phone number from the hot chicks? πŸ˜‰

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  60. Ashley Schultz says

    July 22, 2007 at 10:53 pm

    What a cool kid! Love it.

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  61. Shawnna / flipflopmom says

    July 23, 2007 at 1:34 am

    THAT IS FrEAkIn HILARIOUS
    that story has to make it onto a scrap page πŸ˜€ πŸ˜€

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  62. Christine says

    July 23, 2007 at 10:07 am

    Oh, Cathy, THAT’S AWESOME!!!!

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  63. Kreative Karma says

    July 23, 2007 at 5:14 pm

    Oh my gosh, he looks exactly like Dan in this photo, lol!

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