Let’s see, Jacob’s nightstand holds his lamp, two books, a baseball trivia calendar, a Kellogg’s limited edition alarm clock, and of course his socks.  I suppose this way he is ready at any time during the night, if his feet get cold.  Be prepared.  Always have your socks at arm’s reach, never on your feet.

Oh and by the way, let’s touch on the baseball trivia calendar.  In 1987, Andrea Dawson was MVP on the last-place Chicago Cubs.  Okay, but a better question, why does the calendar let 11-year-old’s know that February 6 is Waitangi Day in New Zealand (i.e. celebrating the day New Zealand became part of the British Empire).  New Zealand on a baseball calendar.  New Zealand, baseball.  A country that was not part of the World Baseball Classic in 2013 or part of the baseball tournament in the 2008 Summer Olympics.  So there you have it.  New Zealand on a baseball calendar.  In comparison, Jacob’s socks on the nightstand make a lot of sense.  Play ball!

Happy Waitangi Day to all and to all a goodnight.