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Born To Play

by Sarah Turner Clover Lane

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We can’t get this basketball out of Patrick’s hands.

Even during dinner.

Well, we probably can, using brute force, but be ready to have your ear drum’s shattered.

I’ve always been a “Pick Your Battles” kind of mom.

And this is one battle that’s too cute to fight over.

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March 19, 2010 ยท 28 Comments

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  1. For the Love of Naps - Sarah says

    March 19, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    I have to ask….did that huge glass of ice water survive the whole meal – it looks perfectly placed for an elbow to give it a little love!

    Cute post!

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  2. Kim says

    March 19, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    Way too cute! This is perfect with "March Madness"!

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  3. Sandy says

    March 19, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    That is adorable! I was going to ask the same question about the glass of water!

    Nicholas carried around an empty plastic milk carton for about a week. He was even sleeping with it in his crib. I couldn't take it away from him without a complete freak-out. So while your son is playing basketball for the Cavs, my son will be a stock boy? Or maybe a delivery man for a milk company??

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  4. Robyn says

    March 19, 2010 at 12:17 pm

    That's adorable! And, for the same reason, I allowed my toddler to sleep with his basketball for weeks before he gave it up on his own.

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  5. Lelan @ Good Gravy! says

    March 19, 2010 at 12:20 pm

    I agree that picking your battles is the best way to go…and besides, he looks so blissful with the ball beside him!

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  6. Ericka says

    March 19, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    I was also wondering about the glass of water! Cute picture!

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  7. Shelly says

    March 19, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    what a gorgeous guy!! too cute for words… well, maybe a few words ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  8. Cathy says

    March 19, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    He's adorable!

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  9. ~Laurie~ says

    March 19, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    What a wonderful post! I so agree with you about the battles to fight – this one is a memory keeper ๐Ÿ™‚
    Laurie

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  10. Vava (aka Virginia) says

    March 19, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    Basketballs & boys; nuthin' more natural! Happy weekend!

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  11. momto5minnies says

    March 19, 2010 at 1:19 pm

    I know how you feel about picking battles. I think with time and the number of children, I have become a bit more relaxed in my ways.

    I love your kitchen. We keep looking at houses (big chance we are moving far away) and I keep leaning towards the older homes with character.

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  12. Maiden Jane says

    March 19, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    Oh boy, I think my youngest was born with a ball in his hand. He's very kinetic….on the one hand makes me feel old, on the other – keeps me playing.

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  13. 1 Funky Woman says

    March 19, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    My question is the same as Sarah, did the water survive?

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  14. Brian and Staci says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:07 pm

    Oh man is he the CUTEST thing ever ๐Ÿ™‚ Love it!!! Happy Weekending ๐Ÿ™‚

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  15. Carin says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    Very cute! Pick your battles mum here too, but definitely feel like I've been in the trenches lately.

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  16. Dana @ Bungalow'56 says

    March 19, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    It's moments like these that you must be so thankful you blog. I know with me the memory would be lost forever it it weren't documented. So cute!
    Dana

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  17. {Brittany} says

    March 19, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    My two year old does the same exact thing! I love it.

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  18. mholgate says

    March 19, 2010 at 5:05 pm

    So cute…

    I was actually wondering if he gives it up to be washed if dinner accidentally gets shared with the basketball. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  19. Erin says

    March 19, 2010 at 6:46 pm

    Way too cute! That ball is bigger than he is!

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  20. Lapiz de la Guerra says

    March 19, 2010 at 8:31 pm

    If it makes you feel any better, my daughter has this greena dn white rubber bouncy ball that's about 2" in diameter and it goes EVERYWHERE. Even to bed! In fact, it has made it's presence known to me at 4 am by digging into the small of my back when Billa crawls into bed with me. And yes, all hell breaks loose if "Bah" can't be found. I'm a "pick your battles" mom too…and I'm also a firm believer that some things just aren't worth incurring future therapy bills for [grin]. Happy Friday!

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  21. Cara @ Gardenview Cottage says

    March 20, 2010 at 2:00 am

    He is super cute! And I love that he has a FULL adult glass sitting on his highchair with the basketball. You are a brave Mom as well!

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  22. Christine E-E says

    March 20, 2010 at 6:23 am

    I'm thinking this is Mama's glass of ice water? photographer's?

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  23. HAPPYHANERHOME says

    March 20, 2010 at 8:04 am

    So cute! We have a similar guest at dinner from time to time in the form of my two year old's Nerf golf club. He sleeps with it too! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  24. Melanie says

    March 20, 2010 at 11:16 am

    He's a cutie and I am a pick your battles mom too:)

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  25. Mouse and Magoo says

    March 20, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    That dinner looks apitizing!!!
    My name is Meghan and I ocasionally comment on your daughters blog.
    I will also try to comment on your blog too, if that is olay with you.
    You have a great blog ๐Ÿ™‚
    ~Meghan <3

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  26. Mouse and Magoo says

    March 20, 2010 at 7:04 pm

    So sorry! I spelled the second word wrong!
    ~Me~

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  27. Ryan says

    March 21, 2010 at 3:15 am

    My husband gets frustrated when my 2 yr old daughter has to eat lunch with a doll or stuffed animal. I showed him this post, and now he knows it could be worse!

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  28. Jennifer {Studio JRU} says

    March 21, 2010 at 10:38 pm

    Definitely a battle too cute to fight over! He is just adorable. ๐Ÿ™‚ He is sure getting an early start at sports! lol

    ~Jennifer
    http://www.studiojru.com

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