Fantasy Football

My husband, as some of you already know, completely looks forward to this time of year when Fantasy Football rolls around. And, I must say, it is quite funny to see! One of his leagues (one of THREE) is drafting today in a couple hours and you would think we are preparing for D-Day. We even have our son dressed in his "Future Quarterback" onesie for today. Neil works so hard during the week, being gone 12 hours a day, so I am happy that he has something that he looks forward to like this (aside from Sammy and I, of course).

Now when I say "looks forward to", that is a complete and utter understatement! Being the accountant that he is, he creates spreadsheets of players stats to help him create the perfect team. (Oops, I may have just given away his secret!) He came away with second place last year and took home a good chunk of the kitty. I failed to state that you do in fact win money in Fantasy Football, which is one main reason he enjoys it so much. From the minute I met Neil, I learned that he loves to gamble. And, guilty by association, I am in fact in love with it myself. Our three of the five nights spent at the casino spent in the Dominican is proof in itself.

As we speak, Neil is across from me on the other computer, drinking Gatorade and talking out loud about his draft picks, all while finalizing his drafting strategies. Did I mention humming as well? Ever since yesterday, he has been counting down the hours until the draft at 3 o'clock. And, what makes the draft complete you may wonder? Having half priced pizza from Papa Johns (Labor Day special!) and inviting his brother over so that they can draft together. This, in fact, leads to the numerous amounts of trash talking that will be going on about which team is better and who will win. This happens every year! It is a family affair involving Neil, his dad, brother, and our brother-in-law. (Update: Just was reminded draft is in two hours! Ha.)

Because I am a wife to such a huge Fantasy Football fan, I do not want to spoil the fun and be a nag. So, because finding common interests is important, I try to join in on the fun. When he chooses certain people for his team, it makes watching football a little more fun to watch because you are looking for certain players to do good. That has helped me in enjoying to watch it with him. (Update: Just was reminded draft is in an hour and forty two minutes.) When he gets excited about the draft and the day of football, I get excited with him. I don't want to ruin the fun. So, if you are a Fantasy Football wife like me, welcome to football season!