September 26, 2010

Ebony & Ivory...er...um...Maize & Scarlet!

Lucas and I knew that ours was a marriage of contrasting cultures - college football cultures, that is. Initially, we thought it would be ok because our teams never played. Then our teams played in a bowl game, and it was a true test of our marriage. Sure, we made it through, but there were several silent hours after the game, and it is still a subject about which we rarely talk (because heated debate always follows). Then the Huskers decided to join the Big 10 Conference next year...where our teams will play each other EVERY year.
This immediately caused some friction. Lucas started "calling" children to "be his" on game day (and a "discussion" of how we might divide the children when our teams play ensued). Grandparents (we won't say which ones...) started teaching the children to cheer for their teams. It's been a little ugly, and our teams aren't even in the same conference yet!
But Ryan and Allie aren't phased by it. They can wear the colors of our different teams, and not only "play in perfect harmony," but love on each other via hug. No matter the colors they wear, they are family. Perhaps Lucas and I can learn from their example. Or, I can start teaching them the words to the Husker fight song so they know it by next year!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh, those kids are cute!! You'll have to blow the photos up as posters and put them up on game day! Life is full of surprises and challenges!! It will be interesting. Hugs, Grandma

Anonymous said...

Love those pictures, sweet and good ones to keep for reminders to all of us. Gigi

Lauren and Jeff said...

Allie looks SO grown up with all that curly hair and those tights! Adorable pics of sibling love. :)

I'm sure everything will work out fine between you and Lucas. Afterall, you'll have to stick together when Logan and I gang up on the both of you! Go Green! ;)

Kim said...

logan doesn't scare me - he has split loyalties. He roots for the Longhorns as well. A house divided...and all that :) But I suppose we will have to unite against you true State fans...

Anonymous said...

I love these pictures! I must say I love Allie's outfit the most :P
~Grace N.