Since John and I got married, I have been given some grief about marrying an Auburn fan. Not just any Auburn fan, but a freak of nature that lives, breathes, IS Auburn football 365 days a year. When we found out we were having a boy, the first thing that came into my mind was that John would have a little football buddy. I never once thought about putting him in my alma mater colors or even trying to get him to say "Roll Tide." This is probably appauling to my family and those that can't possibly understand why I would enter into a mixed marriage in the first place, but the simple fact is that Auburn is John's passion. I love that about him. Do I enjoy the fact that he can get neurotic and crazy and a little over the top September through December, not necessarily, but that is just a part of who John is, which makes me love him all the more. I would never dream of trying to get Will to cheer for my team because that would be devastating to John. Well, lets be honest, he wouldn't let that happen, but the point I am trying to make, is that I would never try. It would be like a slap in the face to my husband.
I love the fact that John plays football in the backyard with Will, teaching him "Touchdown" and "Down, Set, Hike." I love that he taught Will to recognize the AU on anything since he was about 10 months old. I love that when he went to the first game this season, he told me to make sure Will was in front of the T.V. to watch the eagle fly and see kick off since he couldn't be there with him. I love that when he came home from that first game he had about $50 worth of AU loot all for Will-a jersey, new hat, and a football.
John is creating some precious memories with Will. Of course I still cheer for my team...but it doesn't bother me in the least bit that by the end of this football season, my son will be screaming "War Eagle!" On that day John will beam with pride and I will swallow mine, because I will know how special that will be for a daddy and his son.
Cousins: John with Will (20 months), EJ with James (2)
Since John and I got married, I have been given some grief about marrying an Auburn fan. Not just any Auburn fan, but a freak of nature that lives, breathes, IS Auburn football 365 days a year. When we found out we were having a boy, the first thing that came into my mind was that John would have a little football buddy. I never once thought about putting him in my alma mater colors or even trying to get him to say "Roll Tide." This is probably appauling to my family and those that can't possibly understand why I would enter into a mixed marriage in the first place, but the simple fact is that Auburn is John's passion. I love that about him. Do I enjoy the fact that he can get neurotic and crazy and a little over the top September through December, not necessarily, but that is just a part of who John is, which makes me love him all the more. I would never dream of trying to get Will to cheer for my team because that would be devastating to John. Well, lets be honest, he wouldn't let that happen, but the point I am trying to make, is that I would never try. It would be like a slap in the face to my husband.
I love the fact that John plays football in the backyard with Will, teaching him "Touchdown" and "Down, Set, Hike." I love that he taught Will to recognize the AU on anything since he was about 10 months old. I love that when he went to the first game this season, he told me to make sure Will was in front of the T.V. to watch the eagle fly and see kick off since he couldn't be there with him. I love that when he came home from that first game he had about $50 worth of AU loot all for Will-a jersey, new hat, and a football.
John is creating some precious memories with Will. Of course I still cheer for my team...but it doesn't bother me in the least bit that by the end of this football season, my son will be screaming "War Eagle!" On that day John will beam with pride and I will swallow mine, because I will know how special that will be for a daddy and his son.
Cousins: John with Will (20 months), EJ with James (2)
