Not being a sports enthusiast, I surprised myself when I wanted to watch a game during the last World Cup. All of my kids played soccer, and I enjoy the sport, so I settled in with a snack and the clicker to watch Holland vs Spain. I lived with a family in Amsterdam during my junior year, so I decided to root for Holland. I yelled and booed and cheered at the tv, even getting up to do a little dance when my team did well.
I was a loyal viewer, watching the whole game enthusiastically. Goal!!!!!!!!!!! And, the Dutch team won! But, why did “my team” look so sad and the other team overjoyed? It seems that I got the colors mixed up from the beginning. I was actually rooting for Spain the whole time!
My son asked if I thought it was strange that “Juan and Pedro and Carlos” played for the Dutch, and “Willem and Jan” played for the Spanish. I made excuses like they moved when they were young or their parents were rebellious and chose whatever names they wanted. We all got a good laugh out of it. My son calls it “The World Cup According to Ellie.” At least tonight, I will be sure to root for the right team!
I honestly think about you telling me that story every time holland plays,….. So thank you for making me smile everytime I see them play 🙂
You remembered!