A New Tradition

Day 270:

Well Boy'O, football season is finally here!  It seems endless waiting for the season to arrive, though once it does it flies by!  Today would see our Washington Redskins visiting the abominable New Orleans Saints.  For some perspective as to what everyone expected going into this game, the Saints boasted the most prolific offense in the NFL in 2011 with their Quarterback, Drew Brees, setting the single season passing record.  That's right, in the history of the NFL no quarterback has ever thrown for more yards in a season!  Conversely, our Redskins stunk up the field last year, Son.  Winning only 5 of 16 games in 2011 and having one of the most pedestrian offenses in the league coupled with a defense that wasn't much better, the Redskins were anything but a team to fear.  But in 2012, well, these aren't those Redskins...

For years beyond comprehension, your Uncle Justin and I have been watching the Redskins together year in and year out.  Much to our dismay they've not been very good for better than 20 years.  That's to say, the majority of the time we've been watching these games.  Certainly this season would be no different in so far as watching the games together.  And in fact, as if it were even possible, it's entirely likely we watch even MORE games together now that you and Charlie Jane are with us!  And that's what the day would hold for us today, Conor.

You, me, and Mommy piled into the truck and made our way to Ashburn this morning, Son.  As with all football Sundays, accompanying the fun of the day are the hot treats and the cold beers...  Today would see a fresh tomato pie, buffalo chicken dip, and Uncle J's homemade turkey and italian sausage chili...  Diet?  What diet?  Anyhow, once we arrived we peeled the foil off the goodies, turned on the pre-game show, and got right to work.  Only there was something very very different about today, Boy'O.  Included in this private party were two beautiful little ones who would make this day as special as any other reason!  of course I'm talking about you and Charlie Jane... And perhaps you two monkeys are just what the doctor ordered...

Today, these weren't 'those' Redskins, Son.  This was a new team with a new attitude and a whole lot to prove given their previous season.  And part of me can't help but think that you and Charlie Jane are every bit as much of that change...  The Redskins were fantastic!  Working behind the command of a brand new rookie quarterback named Robert Griffin III, the 'Skins hung 40 points on the Saints and came away with the win!

A great day indeed, Boy'O.  A great day...

Hail to the Redskins, Conor!  HAIL!  Victory...

I love you, Son.
-Dad