OK, even if you hate football and don’t know who “Belichick” is, you can still appreciate the battle and take a side.
I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that THE Daddy had 1st row seats when the Pats destroyed played San Diego. I paid Karma forward and told him to take his father. They had a great time and it was a perfect father/son bonding event. I’m not too bitter anymore that I didn’t get to go.
My gripe is this. As a consolation prize for being such a great wife and not being able to go, THE Daddy bought me this Belichick hooded sweatshirt. This was better than buying me chocolate or flowers. I have coveted that exact sweatshirt for a couple of seasons now, but couldn’t see spending the $74.95 for it. Come on, $74.95…it’s just a hooded sweatshirt. After all, it has no super powers…like the ability to clean itself. There are many things I’d rather spend $74.95 on…like groceries or filling my gas tank 1.5 times.
SO, he brings the sweatshirt home and I am very excited. I try it on and it is way too big. No big deal, we call and they tell us how to exchange it without having to drive 2 hours to the stadium. I’m bummed that I don’t get to wear it for a bit. BUT then I notice…wait…there are 2 sweatshirts in the bag. He went and bought himself a sweatshirt too! Bastard. If you’re buying someone a consolation prize, rules of etiquette (at least in my world) dictate that you aren’t allowed to buy yourself one as well!
Ever since then, we’ve been battling about who gets to wear the sweatshirt on game day. It’s bad enough that I like to wear the sweatshirt on Sundays…that’s a bit hokey, I know. BUT, I will NOT be one of “those” couples…you know them...the ones who dress alike and sit on the same side of the table even when it's just the 2 of them...eww! Personally, I think I should get first dibs on wearing the shirt. I am the one, after all, who had to sit at home to watch the game while he was IN THE 1st ROW!
Am I being unreasonable about this? Help me out here.
Oh, the picture is from the Pats Pro shop. Since I stole their picture, I’ll provide the link:
Check out the Pats Pro Shop to purchase a Belichick sweatshirt.
THE Mommy
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Here's a comment from Jim at BusyDad:
"Ouch! As much as I am biased toward my team (hus-bands! hus-bands!) in times of conflict. Buying 2 sweatshirts didn't just cancel a good deed, he lost yardage. Let me John Madden this one for you...
X(sweatshirt) ---------> :D
XX ------> >:(
Analysis: going with the single sweatshirt down the middle would have opened up your defenses (how thoughtful! you got to see the game once but I get to wear this forever! You rock!). Playing double sweatshirt coverage only alerted your defenses (big deal now we both have one. How "status quo" of you...). And that's how I see it from the box."
Reader Comments (1)
I think a little unreasonable and let me explain why. Here is the thing. He too probably coveted the hoody and when the money was coming out of the wallet for yours the pressure was so intense that he actually could not resist purchasing his own. I dare you to find someone that could have resisted that allure. I personally hate the Pats. I love the Ravens, but I do understand the comment you made. I would suggest you get a night out with the ladies to repay his day laughing at the Chargers. What do you think?