–Why I’ll be watching on Super Bowl Sunday, even though my homies won’t be there.
So! Did your football-team-of-choice win this weekend? Did you even…um…watch the games? I’m a purple-and-gold gal myself, (Hello?? Minnesota Mom?!) but when it became clear that the Vikings were no longer a contender (this after…oh…their second game of the season) I switched to the New England Patriots and the Green Bay Packers.
(The Pats on account of my Boston-born son, and the Packers on account of my dear friend Tina.)
(Loyal, aren’t I? But did you see how well the Packers did with me on their side?)
(Those Patriots, though, I couldn’t help.)
I watched a lot of football in general throughout the year, in part because my boys were watching it anyway but also because I enjoy the sport. Yes, you heard this mom correctly! In fact, there were times this past Sunday when I was the only one watching in the room—something to do with “computer time” for the boys and “fish tank stuff” for my husband.
Men. Just when you think you’ve found the key to their hearts…they go & change the combination.
Mixed metaphor. Sorry.
Anyway, there’s just something so convivial about following the games with the rest of the nation. It’s so larger than life—it’s so…American. Even when “your” team is out, it’s fun and—yes, I’m going to say this—even patriotic to look around and choose another.
Oh and hey, while we’re on the subject of being patriotic. You know that song they play at the beginning of the game? The one where they raise our flag and everyone stands at attention? Please don’t forget to put your hand over your heart. Please.
My father thanks you.
Go Packers!!!
Military men and women as well as their dependents are also grateful when folks place their hands over their hearts during that song too. 🙂
On a completely different note, Miss Margaret, how do you add words/decorations to your photos? Do you use an online website like photobucket or an editing program like photoshop?
Amy: I use Picnik
I am a Wisconsin Mom and also am sometimes the only ones watching the games….THRILLED about Sunday–I also love Aaron Rodgers (and everyone else on the team!) 🙂 Packer fever is in full force over here in Milwaukee! Sorry about your season this year…he (who shall not be named) has broken our hearts before too! Glad to know that you can cheer for the Pack anyway! (I wouldn't be that big!)
From one Margaret Mary to another….I read your blog EVERY day, but I am going to have to disagree with you on this one…………………………….GO STEELERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yup, not only do we hold our hand over our hearts, we stand, sing and get chills every time we see that fly-over…. which has a special significance to us cuz those are hubby's 'homies'…….. 😉
We never miss a Super Bowl… we're in it for the fun food eaten IN FRONT OF THE TV – usually a no-no in our home! (and the commercials – which sometimes tend to be a bit too risque for our taste!!)
I'm rooting for the Packers. Love the National Anthem but really hate how they butcher it. And, could people not cheer until it's completely over? I like to hear "home of the brave".
We were dizzy with excitement over here on Sunday night and are looking forward to hosting a party on the big day. Packers!!!
Heard at Sunday night Mass after the game: "I don't know if this really made a difference in the outcome of the game, but you know, given that it's the third Sunday in Ordinary Time, all of the priests of the Chicago Archdiocese were wearing Green today." 😉
Yay, Packers! I am a native cheesehead, but a former Minnesotan too… sorry about the purple guys, but we'll take green & gold for this year. That was an awesome game (except for the National Anthem part, sheesh). Can't wait for Super Bowl. I'm usually the only girl there who wants to actually WATCH the game, it's a hard spot to be in… 😀