Every Sunday my baby becomes an orphan — an NFL orphan. The hubby and I are admitted football fanatics so when the clock strikes 10 on Sunday morning (during football season), our sweet baby girl is left to fend for herself. Not really! We’re not that horrible. But I’ll admit we pull out every single toy, fan them out on the floor, and let her have at it while we soak up every single touchdown on the Red Zone channel. At least we don’t handcuff her to the crib with a bottle and a book. Now that would be neglect.
I didn’t used to be the type of woman who liked football. I hated being an NFL widow. It was so annoying when the hubby watched countless hours every Sunday while I was left in the lurch. But if you can’t beat ’em…
Now I find myself yelling at the TV, cussing up a storm, all but grabbing my crotch and spitting on the ground. I used to think the sport was barbaric and now I’m the barbarian. My poor child has to witness her mother going ape when one of her players scores a 88-yard rushing TD or when her quarterback gets sacked and fumbles causing her to lose points.
I wonder what goes through my daughter’s head when she sees her mother and father jumping around like a couple of idiots, screaming at the weird picture box anchored to the wall. It must be quite a strange sight and will probably scar her for life. Maybe I should lock her up in her crib with a pair of noise-canceling headphones. Whatever it takes to keep her as close to normal as possible, because with parents as crazy as the two of us, she doesn’t stand a chance.
One Funny Mummy 
LOL! I was one of those babies growing up who watched my family act like crazy maniacs during football season. Guess what? Now I’m one of the maniacs too! Hahaha! I don’t think I turned out so bad. 🙂
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I’m pretty sure our craziness will rub off on her and she’ll be rooting along with us in no time. : ) Thanks for reading!
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This was soooo funny to read! Thanks! 😀 I’m a widow girlfriend when any kind of sport comes on! i Feel ya! Although like you im giving in and shouting with the rest of them!
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Thanks! : ) Yes, my hubby will watch ANY and EVERY sport on TV. It’s definitely better to join in rather than complain like I used to…It’s just like with my reality TV addiction. He makes fun of me for watching it, but he likes it too!
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Sounds like our house!!
I’ve got friends that “aren’t into football” and I always wonder what they do on Saturday’s and Sunday’s. hahaha…
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You know you have a problem when you’re singing the NFL’s anthem as a lullaby. : )
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I’m not always in the mood for watching the games, but when I am, we can be pretty bad. We’ll send the girls outside to play and just open the window to listen for any screams or yelling. The girls know that when a game is on that they must figure out things to do on their own. But lately they’ve been wanting to watch the games. I think we’ve converted them!
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I’m looking forward to Sundays being a family affair as well. But if she wants to go outside and play, that’ll be fine too. That way I can still cuss up a storm when things don’t go my way.
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When she is old enough to join you, she will be delighted that her parents know how to party!
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Thanks, I hope so. : )
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